2120. [newspaper] PROPOSALS FOR A LIGHT HOUSE CAPE HENRY, VIRGINIA. Massachusetts Spy or the Worcester Gazette. October 28, 1790 by Isaiah Thomas.
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2120. [newspaper] PROPOSALS FOR A LIGHT HOUSE CAPE HENRY, VIRGINIA. Massachusetts Spy or the Worcester Gazette. October 28, 1790 by Isaiah Thomas.
2120. [newspaper] PROPOSALS FOR A LIGHT HOUSE CAPE HENRY, VIRGINIA. Massachusetts Spy or the Worcester Gazette. October 28, 1790 by Isaiah Thomas. Lengthy full column article details the new stone light-house and dwelling to be constructed at Cape Henry. Detailed article discusses the design and construction specifications of the tower, lantern, keeper’s quarters, and fitting up the tower with eight hanging lamps, each of six quarts capacity. Most interesting with a great deal of extremely early lighthouse design information. Interesting too is that this newspaper, the Massachusetts Spy, is an extremely important paper in the history of the United States. During the Revolutionary War, Isaiah Thomas used his paper as a forum for anti-British sentiment in New England, feeding the fires of the Revolution. Full issue with additional articles of the day, light browning and foxing, original folds, but in unusually good condition considering the age. (VG). $68.