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The Salem Gazette, Vol. V, No. 254 — Tuesday, August 23, 1791. Published by Thomas C. Cushing, Salem, Massachusetts.This issue features a U.S. Supreme Court notice regarding its ruling in West v. Barnes, the FIRST case ever decided by the Supreme court, mentioning Chief Justice John Jay and Justices Cushing, Wilson, Blair, and Iredell.
Includes an for property for sale by JOHN CABOT: \"THE DWELLING HOUSE OF THE SUBSCRIBER\"
Far from an ordinary local citizen, he was a prominent figure within one of the most powerful and wealthy merchant dynasties in early American history—the famousCabot family of Massachusetts.
Here is what makes this specific JOHN CABOT(1744–1821) historically significant:
The Elite Merchant Class:Born in Salem and a 1763 graduate of Harvard College, John was a highly successful maritime merchant.During the Revolutionary War, he and his brothers amassed an immense fortune by investing heavily in privateer vessels targeting British shipping.
TheJOHN CABOTHouse:In 1781, he built a massive, Georgian-style brick mansion in nearby Beverly, Massachusetts.It was the very first brick mansion built in Beverly and stands today as a historic museum and the headquarters of Historic Beverly.Later, in 1802, the Beverly Bank was founded inside this house. THIS MAY BE THE HOUSE FOR SALE.
Also includes a review of \"Bibliotheca Americana\" (a catalog of American books and pamphlets), continued essays on the Infallibility of the Church of Rome, commentary on Kentucky and the Western Territory, plus poetry, anecdotes, and period advertisements rope-walk, and Continental Money notices.
Contains pictures of two sailing ships and one dwelling.4 pages, complete issue. Crisp, dark, fully legible text throughout.Condition: Good for 233 years. Moderate even age toning. Minimal foxing. Typical mailing fold lines present. Light edge roughness. No major tears, stains, or damage. Paper remains supple.Will be shipped flat in rigid packaging with cardboard backing.
