DS, signed “Edm. Randolph,” one page both sides, 8.25 x 13.25, June 1794. Congressional broadside publishing an act passed by the Third Congress of the United States. Entitled “An Act laying additional Duties on Goods, Wares and Merchandize imported into the United States,” the act states that “from and after the last day of June instant, there shall be levied, collected and paid upon the following articles imported into the United States, the several duties herein after mentioned, over and above the duties no payable by law.” Approved by President Washington on June 7, 1794, the act consists of eight sections, with the first listing tariffed materials such as coffee, cocoa, cheese, boots, shoes and flippers for men, women, and children, coal, carpets, leather, medical drugs, hats, bonnets, and gold, among others. Signed on the reverse in ink by Randolph as secretary of state. Mounted and framed with a plaque, a color copy of the signed side, and an image of Washington to an overall size of 41.75 x 31. In fine condition, with light toning along the edges. Oversized. Pre-certified PSA/DNA.
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