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Editorial
January 5, 1790
Gazette Of The United States
New York, New York County, New York
What is this article about?
The editor of the Gazette of the United States urges subscribers with six to twelve months in arrears to pay, noting that 1790 receipts covered only half the publication costs despite over 200,000 copies circulated since April 15, 1789, and highlights difficulties in remote subscription collection. Dated January 5, 1790.
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GAZETTE OF THE UNITED STATES.
THE Editor requests those of his Subscribers whose arrearages amount to six and twelve months subscription, to make payment as soon as possible. He trusts it will prove a sufficient apology for this application, when he assures them that his receipts for the year 1790, do not amount to more than one half of the actual expense of the publication during that period.
Upwards of two hundred thousand copies of this Gazette have been published and circulated since the 15 April, 1789, the time when it commenced. From the very general approbation it has received, and the extensive and ample subscription which has offered, the editor has flattered himself with the possibility of its being supported; but at the present moment a most perplexing uncertainty rests on that event—owing to the difficulties attending the present mode of its circulation, and collecting subscriptions, from situations remote from the place of publication.
January 5, 1790.
THE Editor requests those of his Subscribers whose arrearages amount to six and twelve months subscription, to make payment as soon as possible. He trusts it will prove a sufficient apology for this application, when he assures them that his receipts for the year 1790, do not amount to more than one half of the actual expense of the publication during that period.
Upwards of two hundred thousand copies of this Gazette have been published and circulated since the 15 April, 1789, the time when it commenced. From the very general approbation it has received, and the extensive and ample subscription which has offered, the editor has flattered himself with the possibility of its being supported; but at the present moment a most perplexing uncertainty rests on that event—owing to the difficulties attending the present mode of its circulation, and collecting subscriptions, from situations remote from the place of publication.
January 5, 1790.
What sub-type of article is it?
Press Freedom
What keywords are associated?
Subscription Arrearages
Gazette Finances
Publisher Appeal
Circulation Challenges
Payment Request
What entities or persons were involved?
Editor Of The Gazette Of The United States
Subscribers
Editorial Details
Primary Topic
Appeal For Overdue Subscription Payments
Stance / Tone
Urgent Financial Plea
Key Figures
Editor Of The Gazette Of The United States
Subscribers
Key Arguments
Arrearages Of Six And Twelve Months Require Immediate Payment
1790 Receipts Cover Only Half Of Publication Expenses
Over 200,000 Copies Published And Circulated Since April 15, 1789
General Approbation And Subscriptions Initially Suggested Support Viability
Uncertainty Due To Difficulties In Remote Circulation And Collection