1803
by Hamilton, Alexander
1803. An Early Report of the Death of Alexander Hamilton [Hamilton, Alexander (1757-1804)]. The Connecticut Courant, Wednesday, July 18, 1804. Vol. 40. Num. 2060. 4 pp. Folio (19-1/2" x 12"). Disbound bifolium reinforced at left edge, text in five columns below masthead. Light browning and foxing, faint dampstaining to foot of both leaves, moderate edgewear and a few minor tears, faint horizontal fold line. A well-preserved item. $1,500. * The Connecticut Courant was a pro-Federalist Hartford newspaper. Its July 18, 1804 issue is notable for its heartfelt notice of the death of Alexander Hamilton, the leader of the Federalist Party, on July 12, one day (truncated)