Notes for Proposing the Establishment of a National Gazette: Page #4

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with or without the advice and consent of the Senate. 2) Whether a printer can be obtained without salary or fee, for profit which might be made by such a gazette? 3) Where shall we find such a printer?

It is certain, that the present desultory manner of publishing the laws, facts of the President and proceeding of the Executive departments is infinitely disgraceful to the government and nation and in all events must be altered.

John Adams Secretaries of State Treasury War & Navy and Attorney General