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The United States in the Year 1799 overview
A historical panorama describes the 1790 census era detailing vast travel hardships and limited infrastructure. It notes New York City’s 33,131 population, Philadelphia 10,552, and Boston 18,320, with Philadelphia as the capital then and Washington a Federal City project.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Census Bureau
United States
New York
Washington
Elmira
Binghamton
Allegheney Mountains
Kentucky
Detroit
Vincennes
Philadelphia
Federal City
White House
Capitol
New York City
Boston