[WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799)]. Thomas’ Massachusetts Spy...

[WASHINGTON, George (1732-1799)]. Thomas’ Massachusetts Spy; or, The Worcester Gazette. Vol. XVIII. Announcement of George Washington elected as the first President of the United States. Worcester, MA: Isaiah Thomas, 9 April 1789. Folio (445 x 279 mm), soiling at masthead, small tear to top margin at gutter, light browning to fold. “Since the votes of the electors of South Carolina and Georgia have been known, it appears, that illustrious soldier and venerated citizen, GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq; is unanimously elected first President of the United States. Ye little great ones of the world! How might the man, who floats upon the full tide of universal approbation, look down upon hereditary right!” Isaiah Thomas was an important American Revolutionary printer, publisher, and author who operated one of the most successful printing presses in colonial America that played a significant role in disseminating political and literary works of the time. His publications helped shape public opinion and support for the American cause, including numerous articles and letters showing support for George Washington and the Federalist Party. Washington was inaugurated on 30 April 1789, serving as the first president of the United States for two terms. AN IMPORTANT ASSOCIATION BETWEEN TWO AMERICAN REVOLUTIONARIES.