To the public
Subtitle: As the advantages arising from well executed newspapers appear to be universally acknowledged, it is unnecessary here to descant on their utility to the public, as well as to every individual: the subscribers therefore decline expiating on this subject, and content themselves with offering the following proposals for publishing in Wilmington, Delaware state, the Delaware courant, and weekly advertiser ...
Series: Early American imprints -- no. 19449
Publisher: Printed by James Adams, Jun. and Samuel Adams
Published: 1786
Place of publication: Wilmington, Del
Language: eng
Subjects: Newspaper publishing; Publishers and publishing; Delaware courant, and Wilmington advertiser
Notes: Signed: James (Jun.) and Samuel Adams.

"N.B. From the encouragement given us ... we expect to publish the first number of the Delaware courant on Wednesday the 31st of this instant, May. Wilmington, May 17. 1786"

Text in two columns, within an ornamental border.

Evans 19449

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