1791 Salem Gazette Newspaper August 16 JOHN CABOT HOUSE FOR SALE Colonial News For Sale

The Salem Gazette, Vol. V, No. 253 — Tuesday, August 16, 1791. Published by Thomas C. Cushing, Salem, Massachusetts.This issue features a continuing series examining Lord Sheffield’s observations on the commerce of the United States, early census population figures for Massachusetts, New Hampshire, Rhode Island, and Virginia, plus poetry, essays (\"The Echo,\" \"The Economist\"), and period advertisements for groceries, shipping routes, real estate, and \"Cash given for old Continental Money.\"
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.

Includes 4 depictions pictures of sailing ships and a depiction of a dwelling for sale.4 pages, complete issue. Crisp, readable text throughout.Condition: Fair to good for 233 years old. Even age toning, moderate foxing scattered throughout. Center fold with some minor separation. Edge nicks and light chipping along margins. No major tears or content loss. Paper remains stable.Has original mailing foldsconsistent with period mailing practices.Will be shipped flat in rigid packaging with cardboard backing.