Proposal of Joseph Belknap & Alexander Young, for printing a weekly paper
Subtitle: to be entitled The American Apollo, containing the publications of the Historical Society, political and commercial intelligence, and other entertaining matter
Contributors: Massachusetts Historical Society; Belknap, Jeremy, 1744-1798; Belknap, Joseph, 1769-1800; Young, Alexander, 1768?-1834
Series: Early American imprints -- 23167
Publisher: J. Belknap and A. Young
Published: 1791
Place of publication: Boston, (Massachusetts)
Language: eng
Subjects: History; Societies; Local History; Boston American Apollo
Notes: Title vignette.

At head of title: To all the friends of science, arts, agriculture, manufactures and commerce.

Half-title: Proposal for publishing The American Apollo, a new weekly paper, by Belknap & Young.

Caption title: Circular letter of the Historical Society.

Ornamental headpiece.

The Circular letter (p. [1]-3) announces the recent formation of the Historical Society, subsequently the Massachusetts Historical Society, and the inclusion of its proceedings in the American Apollo, and solicits itemized information on local history from recipients of the circular. Signed by Jeremy Belknap, corresponding secretary, Boston, November 1, 1791.

The last four pages contain the proposals for the Apollo and space for subscribers' names. The pagination and texts permitted the Proposal and the Circular letter to be distributed either separately or as one.

Master microform held by: Readex.

Evans 23167.