New-York: Printed by John Fenno, 1790. First edition. Folio. 224 pp. Three-quarter tan calf over contemporary marbled paper-covered boards, rebacked and corners renewed, original gilt morocco spine label laid down, contemporary manuscript title on front board, boards rubbed; all edges trimmed; ownership ink stamp on rear free endpaper ("KD"); scattered spotting to text. Evans 22982

First edition of the Senate journal of the second session of the first Congress.
Many important issues were settled in the discussions recorded within, and many significant moments in the nation's history are treated in depth. These include the first State of the Union Message, discussions of state surrender of western lands, notices of ratification of the Bill of Rights, and discussions concerning the seat of government, as well as Alexander Hamilton's fiscal proposals.