This journal provides a glimpse into the workings of the early United States government during the first session of the second Congress in 1791. It contains the records of the House of Representatives, featuring legislative discussions and decisions on crucial issues of the time, such as tariffs, pensions, and militias. It also includes speeches and letters by notable politicians of the period, making it a valuable historical document.

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