15, [1] pp. (8vo) 23.5x14.5 cm (9¼x5¾"), unbound and uncut signature. [with] Documents No. III-VII. 5, [3] pp. + 2 fold-out tables. (8vo) 23x14.5 (9x5¾"), unbound, stitched.
Very early example of a Washington City imprint. The printer, Samuel Harrison Smith, was a friend of Thomas Jefferson, and in February 1801 printed the latter's A Manual of Parliamentary Practice. There were eight accompanying documents. five of which are present here:
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No. III. of Documents accompanying the President's communications... 8th day of December, 1801 [transmitting a copy of the 2d census].
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Document, No. IV. Expenditures on account of materials for building six 74 gun ships...
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Document, no. V. Expenditures on account of navy yards, docks and wharves to 1st October, 1801.
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Document, no. VI. Statement of the sales of public vessels and stores, payable into the Treasury.
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Document, no. VII... Statement of monies applied for the defence of certain ports and harbors... 1794... to the 16th November, 1801...