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Constitution of the State of Florida, 1838: Presentation to Congress by David Levy Yulee Constitution of the State of Florida, 1838: Presentation to Congress by David Levy Yulee

This document is an early printing of the Florida Constitution adopted in December 1838. Presented to Congress by David Levy Yulee, it includes a census detailing the population: 25,143 Whites, 21,132 Slaves, and 958 Free Blacks. The document also highlights Yulee's role on the Florida Constitutional Committee. Published circa 1838.

Corrected Census Report of Maryland, 1801 Corrected Census Report of Maryland, 1801

This pamphlet contains a corrected census report of Maryland submitted by Reuben Etting, United States Marshal for the District of Maryland, to President Thomas Jefferson on December 23, 1801. The report includes a transmittal letter from Etting. Etting's appointment to this federal position by Jefferson is noteworthy, as Maryland law at the time prohibited Jews from holding state office.

New-York Journal & Patriotic Register, November 9, 1791 New-York Journal & Patriotic Register, November 9, 1791

Issue of the New-York Journal & Patriotic Register newspaper published in New York, New York on November 9, 1791. This issue includes advertisements from Gomez and Nathan, notably a bilingual (English and French) advertisement by Nathan. The newspaper also contains the first official U.S. Census compiled by Thomas Jefferson.