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The National Aegis of Worcester, Mass. 1803

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The National Aegis of Worcester, Mass. 1803
<B><I>The National Aegis</B></I></B></I><B> of Worcester, Massachusetts of March 2, 1803,</B></I> Volume II, Number 66 - containing the "President's Jefferson Message". Jefferson spoke of three subjects, "The<I> Discriminating Duties, the War with Tripoli,</B></I> and the situation in <I>Louisiana</B></I>." Four pages in very good condition. 12" x 18.5". <I>The National Aegis</B></I> was established in Worcester in 1801 by, among others, Levi Lincoln, as the organ of Thomas Jefferson, on his accession to the Presidency. It was to counter <I>The Massachusetts Spy,</B></I> that supported the John Adams in the controversy between the "Federal" and the "Republican" parties. Levi Lincoln served as attorney general in the cabinet of President Jefferson serving from March 5, 1801, to December 31, 1804.<BR><BR><b>Shipping:</b> Flat Material, Small (<a target="_blank" href="http://www.heritageauctions.com/common/shipping.php">view shipping information</a>)
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