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August 24, 1824 RI. Newspaper Reporting the Visit of Rev. War General Lafayette

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August 24, 1824 RI. Newspaper Reporting the Visit of Rev. War General Lafayette
Post-Revolutionary War to Civil War
Reporting the Visit of Revolutionary War General Lafayette; Debate on GENERAL SUFFRAGE; & Fulton Steam-boat
August 24, 1824-Dated, "Rhode Island American", Great historic Newspaper Reporting the Visit of Revolutionary War General Lafayette, 4 pages, Complete, Providence, Choice Very Fine.
August 24, 1824-Dated issue of the "Rhode Island Gazette", published in Providence on Tuesdays and Fridays, with illustration of the RI coat of arms in the masthead. Lengthy reporting on the visit to Providence by the Revolutionary War General Lafayette, taking up fully 3.5 Columns on pages 2 and 3. This historic issue includes a printing of the Official “Order of Arrangements" for the reception of General Lafayette on his arrival in Providence, continued with a lengthy account of "the progress of Lafayette" detailing his departure from France, arrival in New York City, and much more. Highlighted is a lengthy account of the Reception planned for Lafayette in Providence. This visit part of Lafayette’s triumphal return tour the U.S. by invitation of Congress in 1824, where he was received with great honors all across the country.

Other Political information includes an early “Debate on GENERAL SUFFRAGE” and reporting on “Mr. Adams and Mr. Pickering” printed on page 2, its 2nd column with response to the British King’s declaration for the conscription of Seamen, and a likely American Embargo. Clean with full margins, well printed with Shipping and local Lotteries offering tickets.