Anecdote Of A Jew Newspaper

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Six Issues From September 1785 Of THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL NEWSPAPER, Boston, Massachusetts. September 7, 10, 17, 21, 24, and 28. Sept. 7: News that "An elegant house is preparing in Grovesnor Square, for the reception of his Excellency John Adams, Ambassador from America." Also, news of the defeat of a "Venetian squadron" by Tunis... Sept. 10: News of Spain's alliance with the Barbary pirates. Also, "Anecdote Of A Jew," the story of a poor Jew who was saved from drowning by a peasant and who rewarded the peasant after becoming successful two years later. Sept. 17: A letter from "Americus" regarding the lack of power given to Congress. Sept. 21: News of increased immigration from Europe. Sept. 24: A story of incest and domestic violence. Sept. 28: Copy of an exchange of letters between Governor Bowdoin and Capt. Stanhope, regarding perceived insults to Stanhope and the officers of the British ship Mercury. (6 Newspapers)

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