New York: F. Child's and J. Swaine, 1790. First octavo edition. Published by order of the House of Representatives. 8vo. Trimmed, leaf size 187x120mm., (i)-v, [3], (9)-49[1]pp. + 1 blank leaf. Disbound with portions of the contemporary sheep spine remaining, threads mostly gone; scattered, minor spotting; printed on heavy watermarked laid paper. Ink ownership signature of the early American physician, Revolutionary patriot, and member of U.S. Congress J(onathan): Elmer at head of title-page. Housed in custom chemise of brown cloth. Evans 22997.