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The eighteenth century saw the heyday of the Age of Reason, and the rising popularity and increased distribution of newspapers played a key role in deepening and expanding public discourse. We carry only absolutely authentic original newspapers, and there's no better way to discover the history of the 1700s than to hold a newspaper from that century in your own hands.
Letter to the King very critical of being in the war... Situation is bad in America?
Item #658968
December 29, 1778
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Dec. 29, 1778 The front page has a lengthy letter to the King of England which includes: "...by false information & undigested arguments persuaded to enter into & continue this destructive war, which has, i the short space of four years, lost...more honour, dignity & wealth than our posterity can possibly regain in a century; even if the Ame... See More
The Massacre at Tappan... Wealth of other great reporting...
Item #658936
December 3, 1778
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Dec. 3, 1778 The ftpg. has over a full column taken up with a letter from General H. Clinton the Lord G. Germain as well as to the U.S. Congress concerning America not fulfilling the treaty agreements concerning captured soldiers from their victory over Burgoyne at Saratoga. The response from Congress was terse: "Your letter of the 19th was laid before ... See More
From the end of the Revolutionary War..
Item #658865
June 11, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, June 11, 1782 The front page has a few items relating to the war, as does page 2 as well as seen in the photos.
This is a single sheet. There is a chance it was issued as a single sheet, however presuming it was a 4 page issue and the back leaf is missing we offer this as a defective issue. Certainly a fine item for display as su... See More
Reaction to the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown...
Item #658847
March 26, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 26, 1782 Page 2 has some nice reporting on the military events further to the west, from a letter from Kentucky dated Dec. 6. It reports on the work of General Clarke near Fort Pitt, Colonel Loughrie, and some events near Detroit. An item mentions: "...that the enemy had evacuated John's Island about six miles from ... See More
Wishful thinking on the fate of Cornwallis at Yorktown...
Item #658840
January 29, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 29, 1782 The front page is mostly taken up with: "An Ordinance Ascertaining What Captures on Water Shall be Lawful". This lengthy text carries over to take close to half of page 2 & is signed in type by: John Hanson, President of Congress.
Page 3 has some optimistic hopes from London including: "Though the... See More
From just before the creation of the Constitution...
Item #658811
February 28, 1786
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 28, 1786 An issue from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and before the creation of the Constitution & the new federal government.
Various news reports of the day.
The front page has an illustrated ad for a "Hat Manufactory" which shows the iconic tricorne (three corner) hat of the colonial... See More
From just before the creation of the Constitution...
Item #658809
February 25, 1786
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 25, 1786 An issue from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and before the creation of the Constitution & the new federal government.
Various news reports of the day.
The back page has an illustrated ad for a "Hat Manufactory" which shows the iconic tricorne (three corner) hat of the colonial ... See More
From the year before the creation of the Constitution...
Item #658796
January 28, 1786
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 1786 An issue from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and before the creation of the Constitution & the new federal government.
Various news reports of the day. The back page has an illustrated ad for a "Hat Manufactory" which shows the iconic tricorne (three corner) hat of the colonial p... See More
From the year before the creation of the Constitution...
Item #658795
January 27, 1786
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 27, 1786 An issue from the brief period between the end of the Revolutionary War and before the creation of the Constitution & the new federal government.
Various news reports of the day. The back page has an illustrated ad for a "Hat Manufactory" which shows the iconic tricorne (three corner) hat of the colonial p... See More
Very lengthy letter by Ben Franklin... British generals say America cannot be conquered...
Item #658749
September 9, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 9, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The entire front page and a bit of the back page are taken up with a very lengthy: "Address To the Inhabitants of Ireland", signed in type at its conclusion: B. Franklin. Versa... See More
British account of the Battle of Stono Ferry, and the Battle of Chemung, New York...
Item #658748
September 2, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 2, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
Nearly one-third of page 2 is a letter from an officer in the British army from Port Royal with his account of the Battle at Stono Ferry, a failed attempt by the Americans, under General... See More
Activities in the war, in a very rare newspaper...
Item #658746
August 19, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Aug. 19, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The entire front page has content dealing with the increasing prices of commodities & the depreciation of the currency in the colonies, a notable concern at the time. Over half of pa... See More
Notable attempt at price controls during the War... Much fine war content...
Item #658730
July 15, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, July 15, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #18 issue.
The entire front page & most of the back page are taken up with what one scholar calls: "...one of the most remarkable debates of the Revolution... See More
Proclamation by John Jay... The latest war news...
Item #658691
April 8, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, April 8, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #4 issue.
Some war news inside including an item: "...a party of the enemy...landed from a galley below Tarry-Town, were luckily early discovered by our people... See More
From shortly before Cornwallis would surrender at Yorktown... Benedict Arnold loots & burns New London...
Item #658620
September 11, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Sept. 11, 1781 The ftpg. has letter signed by: George Germain, followed by a response to the: "Commissioners for Restoring Peace" which begins: "All propositions from Great Britain for a restitution of peace, from Lord North's conciliatory plan to the above extraordinary declaration, have been ... See More
The prelude to the final battles at Yorktown...
Item #658618
September 4, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Sept. 4, 1781 Page 2 begins with a report from Annapolis which foreshadows the coming events at Yorktown: "The apprehensions of an invasion are at present dissipated; the fleet, supposed to be destined for Baltimore or this city, has entered York river; the troops have landed at Gloucester and York, and are fortifying..... See More
The Siege of Ninety-Six and more military events in South Carolina...
Item #658614
August 28, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 28, 1781 Half of page 2 is taken up with a letter from Major General Green in which he officers much on the Siege of Ninety-Six. Additional reports carry over to page 3 with much more detail on the military events in South Carolina. One item begins: "...a party of horse, headed by Sad Hampton, came down unexpecte... See More
Benedict Arnold compared to Judas... Much reporting on war events in the South...
Item #658613
August 21, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 21, 1781 The front page has a report concerning Benedict Arnold, with one item noting: "Judas Iscariot betrayed his master for 30 pieces of silver, but repenting of his guilt returned the money into the treasury & went & hanged himself. Judas Arnold received 5,000 pds. sterling for his treachery &am... See More
Battle of Green Spring... Great reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #658612
August 14, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, August 14, 1781 The front page has news from captured correspondence including: "The revolt of the Pennsylvania line & Jersey brigade...are certainly events of very great importance, & must have very extensive effects both in reducing Washington's present force & preventing its being recruited by new levies...... See More
Much on the Siege of Augusta, or Fort Cornwallis... Terms offered to General Washington...
Item #658609
July 31, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, July 31, 1781 Almost all of page 2 is taken up with a wealth of correspondence and detail concerning the Siege of Augusta, also known as the Siege of Fort Cornwallis. Included are the "Articles of Capitulation..." and many of the correspondences are signed in type by Andrew Pickens, Henry Lee, and Francis Marion.
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On the Battle of Guilford Court House, and more...
Item #658558
May 1, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, May 1, 1781 Page 2 ha some nice war-related content including a letter from General Greene's headquarters, bits including: "...wrote you on the 23d...since which we have been in pursuit of the enemy with a determination to bring them to action again. On the 27th we arrived at Rigden's Ford...imagined they meant to wai... See More
Pay set for the President and others...
Item #658461
July 22, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, July 22, 1789 Over half of the front page is taken up with an address "To the President of the United States" by the corporation of visitors & governours & faculty of Washington College in Maryland, to which: "The President's Answer" follows, signed by him in type: George Washington.
Also on the ftpg. &... See More
George Washington elected President? Death of Ethan Allen...
Item #658385
February 28, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 28, 1789 Page 2 has an article beginning: "By information received from Kentucky we learn that many of the principal people of that district are warmly in favour of a separation from the union L& contend that it is injurious to the interests of that country to be connected with the Atlantick States..." with more.
The "Federal... See More
Considering the Constitution...
Item #658329
October 8, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Oct. 8, 1788 The ftpg. has some discussion from London on the: "Slave Trade".
Page 2 has an item from Philadelphia concerning the choosing of electors to consider the Constitution. Reasons why the Town should fill the Vacancies in thke Boston Seat of Representatives" begins with: "The business of the Federal Constitution which will be ... See More
Very rare Revolutionary War title, with a wealth of fine content...
Item #658253
October 21, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, October 21, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 32.
Page 2 has: "By the King. A Proclamation" which begins: "Whereas we have received intelligence that preparations are making by our en... See More
Ben Franklin creates a medal honoring the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #657924
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1783 Near the beginning are 15 pages of: "Summary Proceedings in the Third Session of the Present Parliament" which include some discussions concerning America. Another article is concerning Yankee Doodle, or more particularly is information on the presumed author of the famous tune (questionable) who had recently died. It notes: "Your ... See More
Address to George Washington; his reply...
Item #657838
December 6, 1792
CONCORD HERALD, New Hampshire, December 6, 1792 Page 2 has an address from the Senate to the President, signed in type: John Landon, President pro tempore, and a reply signed in type: Geo. Washington. Page 2 also has an "Address of M. de la Fayette, to the army lately commanded by him", signed in type: La Fayette.
Other news of the day including various advertisements. Issue has f... See More
Virginia's historic religious freedom act...
Item #657797
January 1, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1787 Included is the notable: "Act for Establishing Religious Freedom, Passed in the Assembly of Virginia, in the beginning of the year 1786" which takes over a full page. The statute disestablished the Church of England in Virginia and guaranteed freedom of religion to people of all religious faiths, including Catholics and Jews as well a... See More
A "seditious" paper arouses anger in New York... Ancient Temple at Winterborn Abbey...
Item #657796
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1768 Among the items in this issue are: "Ancient Temple at Winterborn Abbey" which includes an illustration; "On the Different Positions of the Great Occipital Aperture in man and Diverse Animals"; and much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day & which inclu... See More
Item #657795
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1766 Over half a page is taken up with: "American News" which has some interesting reports from Boston and elsewhere, with reference to: "...to the general assembly to make up the losses of the sufferers in the late unhappy times..." (see).Other articles within issue include: "Oriental Fables, from the French&qu... See More
Coalition of the American and West Indies' colonists...
Item #657794
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "Description of an Artificial Swan" "Account of a Journey Into Scotland" "An Address to the Annotators of the Bible" "Coalition of the American and W. Indian Colonists" and more.Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of th... See More
Very early mention of George Washington... French & Indian War...
Item #657793
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1755 The first article is: "A Compendious View of the Encroachments of the French in America, & of the Importance of the American Colonies to Great Britain..." which takes over 3 pages chronicling events of the war & mentioning that in 1754: "...a body of 1100 French and Indians attacked Major Washington, commander of the Virg... See More
With a foldout plate of Westminster Bridge...
Item #657791
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1752 This supplemental issue was produced at the end of the year with fewer pages than the monthly issues.Among the articles within are: "New Explication of the Lord's Prayer" "A Description of Mount Vesuvius" which is continued from a previous issue; "Of The Course of the Blood to the Heart" "The Si... See More
John Wesley in Georgia...
Item #657763
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1737 Near the back is a section headed: "Historical Chronicle" with news from England & other parts of Europe. Included is a nice report: "From Georgia" beginning: "Extract of the Rev. Mr. John Wesley's Journal, minister of Savannah, containing a conference had with some of the Chickasaw Indians shewing what a deep &... See More
Revival of Christianity...
Item #657762
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1736 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Seaman's Opinion of a Standing Army" "Constantine's Advice to the Council of Nice" "Col. Pride sent by Cromwell to blockade the House of Commons" "Calvin's Declaration" "The Discreet Wife--Her Method to Reform her Husband&... See More
Map of road from London to Berwick & York... Indians visit London...
Item #657760
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "...Act for Opening & establishing certain ports in the Islands of Jamaica and Dominica for the more free importation and exportation..." "On the Doctrine of Original Sin" 'An Improvement in Common Watches" which includes a print of the gears and workings of a watch (see), and mo... See More
George Washington, Ethan Allen, and more...
Item #657756
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1778 The first article is a "...Debate...on Enquiry into the State of the Nation..." continued from a previous issue and has much on the Revolutionary War, including: "...that with equal force General Washington could not stand before the British troops, who were at this day perhaps the bravest in the world...General Washington'... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #657753
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 The first article has "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes discussion of the situation in America.Near the back the "Historical Chronicle" has several items from America concerning the Revolutionary War, including a letter from New York which has: "...since Gen. Clinton's departure fr... See More
Washington and Cornwallis in Virginia...
Item #657751
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" begins with: "Plan for Putting an End to the American War & for Laying the Foundation of a Permanent Peace with the Thirteen Colonies". Another report has some good talk on military affairs in America including: "...Lord Cornwallis has entered Virginia; that a reinforcement has entered Chesape... See More
Lord Cornwallis... Benedict Arnold...
Item #657748
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1781 The issue begins with a continuation on the "Debate on the Motion of Thanks to Earl Cornwallis", mentioning: "...the victories he had gained, like those of Phila. & Ticonderoga, served only to multiply distresses..." with much more (see for portions).Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a lengthy &a... See More
Early submarine thoughts...
Item #657747
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1747 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
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Lengthy list of prices of the day...
Item #657583
June 10, 1799
SUPPLEMENT TO J. RUSSELL'S GAZETTE, (Boston), June 10, 1799 This is a single sheet "Supplement" with the ftpg. mostly taken up with a lengthy list of: "wholesale Price Current at Boston" providing a huge list of prices of various items. The balance of the issue is taken up with advertisements.
Various foxing, bit of light damp staining, minor tears at margins.
Thoughts on the Jay Treaty...
Item #657581
August 28, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Aug. 28, 1795 A very decorative masthead which includes an engraving of Canterbury Cathedral.
Page 2 has: "American Treaty - Extract of a Letter form a Merchant in Philadelphia to His Son in London" which has comments on the controversial Jay Treaty.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, red tax stamp on pg. 3, nice condition.
Early on hot air ballooning...
Item #657578
November 25, 1784
THE WHITEHALL EVENING POST, London, Nov. 25, 1784
* Very early hot air ballooning
Page 3 has a very early report on hot air ballooning: "On Saturday last was launched from the church yard in this place, a balloon of great magnitude, filled with inflammable air...The gas was not produced, as usual, from vitriolic acid...but from less expensive materials...which promise to be an imp... See More
Early balloon accomplishments...
Item #657577
December 25, 1783
THE WHITEHALL EVENING POST, London, Dec. 25, 1783
* Early ballooning
* Montgolfier brothers
Page 2 has a report concerning Montgolfier being honored for his aerial accomplishments: "As a reward for their new discovery, young Mr. De Montgolfier has been by the King gratified with the insignia of the Order of St. Michal...The other aerial traveler, Major D'Orlande, was by the K... See More
The North Carolina economy is flourishing...
Item #657568
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Dec. 28, 1767 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 3 has a paragraph: "A letter from Williamsburgh, in Virginia...says 'There is scarce any history, antient or modern, which affords an account of such a rapid & sudden increase of inhabitants in a back frontier country as that of North Carolina. ...that 20 years ago there were not 20 taxable p... See More
News from America...
Item #657565
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Dec. 7, 1767 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 3 has news headed: "America" with datelines from Boston, New York & Philadelphia.Page 2 has half a column taken up with an: "Extract of a Letter, Dated Newport, Rhode Island....gives this Melancholy Account of the Loss of the Brig Dolphin, Capt. John Malbone".
Four pages, a... See More
Charleston residents warn against ship landing in their port... Funeral of the Duke of York...
Item #657564
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Nov. 9, 1767 * Early Southern America report
(currently spelled Gloucester) The ftpg. has most of the first column taken up with details of the funeral of the Duke of York & Albany, younger bother to King George III. He died in Monaco while on a trip but was buried in Westminster Abbey.
Pages 2 & 3 contains letter from Charleston, on... See More
Setting a boundary line with the Cherokee Indians...
Item #657563
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Nov. 2, 1767 * Cherokee Nation - Indians
(currently spelled Gloucester) The middle of the ftpg. has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline, which mentions a proclamation by N.C. Governor Tryon for a dividing line between North Carolina land and Cherokee Indian land. Also one for apprehending offenders who: "...infeste... See More
A pestilence in Maryland spread by convicts from a prison ship....
Item #657561
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Oct. 12, 1767 (currently spelled Gloucester) The ftpg. has a report headed: "America" with a dateline of "Annapolis, in Maryland, July 29" concerning an outbreak of: "...that horrid contagious distemper, commonly called the gaol [jail] fever...A casual visit...from one of the felons some time since imported in a convict ship comm... See More
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