The carrier of the American Mercury wishes his customers a happy New-Year, and presents the following.

All titles

• The carrier of the American Mercury wishes his customers a happy New-Year, and presents the following.
• American mercury (Hartford, Conn.)

People / Organizations

• Joel Barlow (Author)

Imprint

[Hartford: Printed by Joel Barlow and Elisha Babcock, 1784]

Publication year

1784-1784

ESTC No.

W30218

Grub Street ID

340536

Description

1 sheet ; 25 x 13 cm

Note

Attributed to Joel Barlow. Cf. Zunder, T.A. The early days of Joel Barlow, a Connecticut wit, 1934, p. 176-177, 285.

Not dated, but the line, "And bring .. the first happy New-Year .." suggests that this was the first carriers' address issued by the American Mercury, which was established at Hartford in 1784 by Joel Barlow and Elisha Babcock.

Printed area measures 19.9 x 8.4 cm.Citation/references Bristol, B6017

Shipton & Mooney, 44646