SPEECH ON THE BILL TO AUTHORISE A LOAN of Twenty-Five Millions of Dollars, Delivered in the House of Representatives, February, 1814.
Georgetown, (DC): Printed by Robert Alleson, 1814. One of three editions printed in 1814. 8vo. 36 pp. Debate on the difficulties of financing the War of 1812 (among other government needs) resulted in the passing of this bill; Gaston opposed the bill and, indeed, the War of 1812, as being against the interests of the country. NCPedia online: "As a congressman, Gaston gained a national reputation for the eloquence of his speeches." Sabin 26752. American imprints 31561. Light foxing throughout, a good copy (with a major defect noted). Disbound pamphlet (final two leaves trimmed at top edge, the final leaf with loss of final line at top, though the trimmed part for page 35 affixed to lower margin). (10320). Item #63814
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