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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, or; THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Phila., Dec. 29, 1781 Page 2 has: "A Letter from Colonel Williams, D.A.G. of the Southern Army, to his Friend, a Gentleman in Philadelphia". In the letter Williams mentions his service in the military and states to his friend: "I consider myself interested in its reputation, and cannot hear, without concern, that an injuriou
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1781 Revolutionary War Military Pay Document...
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Revolutionary War pay document from Connecticut in 1781* Unique gift idea
* Original from Revolutionary War era
Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the State Of Connecticut. This document contains two signatures, is dated December 26, 1781 and is written out for Two Pounds and is approx. 4 by 6 inches in size. This docume... See More $100.00
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown... Appearing in a London newspaper...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 20, 1781 * Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* Revolutionary War original
* Historic item
This issue contains one of the most historically significant letters from the Revolutionary War, being Cornwallis' official announcement of his surrender to Washington at the Battle of Yorktown.
The report begins on the front page headed: "Copy of... See More $975.00
Reward for Benedict Arnold... Cornwallis about to fall at Yorktown...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 22, 1781 * Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* Benedict Arnold
* Lord Cornwallis
* Yorktown
The front page has a report which is headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germaine dated New York, October 15, 1781" which begins: "I have the honour to enclose...copies of an exchange effected on ... See More $78.00
List of prisoners from an exchange...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, November 20, 1781 * Revolutionary war prisoner exchange
* New York
Half of the front page is taken up with: "A List of British & German Officers of the Troops of Convention and Prisoners of War exchanged, Staten Island, Sept. 3, 1781" as received from Sir Henry Clinton. Four pages, excellent condition.... See More $44.00
Much on the closing actions of the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, November 10, 1781 * Much on the closing actions of the Revolutionary War...
* Original from the enemy...
Pages 1 and 2 have a letter from Halfax which begins: "We have just now put in here in a very shattered condition, in consequence of a most desperate action with had with two French 40 gun frigates..."
Over half of... See More $72.00
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias. Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which... See More $205.00
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias. Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which... See More $205.00
Execution of Col. Isaac Hayne, and much more...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 11, 1781 Most of the front page is taken up with various correspondences from & to C. Fraser, Isaac Hayne, Lord Rawdon & John Collock with a prefacing note: "The following are authentic copies of sundry papers which Col. Isaac Hayne, two days before his execution, delivered to a friend with an injunction..." (see).
Col. Isaac Hayn... See More $330.00
1781 Revolutionary War Military Pay Document...
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A genuine Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut in the year of 1781* Military soldier pay document
* Original from Revolutionary War era
Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the State Of Connecticut. This document contains two signatures, is dated October 9, 1781 and is written out for ... See More $105.00
A Tory newspaper reporting on the closing moments of Cornwallis...
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE: AND WEEKLY MERCURY, Oct. 8, 1781 Edited and published by Hugh Gaine who supported the Crown and espoused the Royalist cause. A pg. 2 report from Philadelphia says that
"By a person who left Williamsburgh about the 20th instant we are informed that Lord Cornwallis had evacuated Gloucester & only occupied at present the post of York--that he had fortified the place in the... See More
$410.00
Paul Revere engraving... Battle of Guilford Court House...
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THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, September 13, 1781 * Rare Paul Revere engraving masthead
* Battle of Guilford Court House
* Revolutionary War original
This issue has significance for two reasons, the first is the nice & decorative masthead engraving which was done by none other than Paul Revere. Revere did masthead engravings for several American newspapers ... See More $1,200.00
Cornwallis in Virginia...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 25, 1781 * Lord Charles Cornwallis in Virginia
* Revolutionary War original
An inside page has a report from "America" and from the newspaper: "The Royal Gazette Extraordinary" out of New York, which gives a report of the operations of General Cornwallis (see for full text). Portions include: "His Lordship a... See More $72.00
War events in the South...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, August 16, 1781 * Revolutionary War events in the South...
* Original from the enemy...
Page 2 has some reports on the Revolutionary War, bits including: Letters from Charlestown say that the great activity of Lord Rawdon...is likely to surmount the difficulties they have had to encounter...purpose to overtake them & to scour t... See More $56.00
Twelve pages of war-related reports...
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THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, August, 1781 * "Naval & Military Advices from America, the East and West Indies, North Seas, etc"
* Uncommon title... Revolutionary war original from the enemy... Original 1781
Twelve pages are taken up with an extremely detailed account of: "Naval & Military Advices from America, the East and West Indies, North Sea... See More $49.00
The Revolutionary War in the South...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated August, 1781.* Revolutionary War from the enemy
* Fighting in the South (Carolinas)
* Francis Rawdon-Hastings
* Lord Cornwallis
See the photo below for the nice full title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias.
Near the back i... See More $77.00
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania riots...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1781* Revolutionary war original fro the enemy
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania riots
An inside page has a report: "Letter from a Gentleman in New York..." which includes: "Not only the rebel land forces but their sea force has been pretty roughly handled lately...Indeed mobs & mutinies already rage, subverting all order & good gov... See More $38.00
Ornate 1781 Revolutionary War newspaper...
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*THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR, THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 26, 1781
* Rare title
* Ornate masthead
* Revolutionary War original from America
The photo shows the nice masthead of this title from the Revolutionary War period, the main feature being the very ornate lettering in the title.
Taking much of the front and second pages is a report from the Amsterdam G
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$244.00
* Rare title
* Ornate masthead
* Revolutionary War original from America
The photo shows the nice masthead of this title from the Revolutionary War period, the main feature being the very ornate lettering in the title.
Taking much of the front and second pages is a report from the Amsterdam G
Lord Cornwallis... Benedict Arnold...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1781* Lord Cornwallis...
* Benedict Arnold...
This issue is from London, dated in this significant year of the Revolutionary War. The first article is 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... See More $89.00
General Greene in the Carolinas...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, May 31, 1781 * General Nathaniel Greene
* Revolutionary war original from America
* Carolinas
The front page has a nice letter: "...from an officer of distinction in the southern army, dated Camp, May's Mill, April 15" which has some nice military-relate content, including:
* We are thus far on our route towards Camden...What is to ... See More $240.00
Revolutionary War Rhode Island...
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THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, May 19, 1781
* John Hancock
* Rare Revolutionary War original... Rhode Island
Much of the front page of this rare issue is taken up with editorial reporting concerning the Revolutionary War (see photos), with mention of John Hancock and others. This text carries over to page 4 as well.
A page 2 item be
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* John Hancock
* Rare Revolutionary War original... Rhode Island
Much of the front page of this rare issue is taken up with editorial reporting concerning the Revolutionary War (see photos), with mention of John Hancock and others. This text carries over to page 4 as well.
A page 2 item be
Battle of Guilford Court House... and more...
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THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, May, 1781 One of the less common 18th century magazines. The majority of the issue is taken up with various literary & political items, as is typical of such magazines, while news events are found on the last several pages. A section headed: "Domestic Intelligence" includes various items on the Revolutionary War including: "...a Let... See More
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Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina... Cornwallis on the move...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE dated April, 1781 from London, from this
significant year of the Revolutionary War. Several war reports,
including details of the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina where Gen.
Morgan
defeated British Col. Tarleton. Also talk of Cornwallis's movements
thru the Carolinas and military events near Wilmington. Historic
reading. The issue measures about 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is... See More
$76.00
George Washington in fear...
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THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 9, 1781 Pg. 2 has an item which notes: "There are reports in town which are generally believed at Lloyds, that General Clinton is coming from New York & that Lord Cornwallis is to succeed him in the command." Page 3 has: "...we have a confirmation of the success of Arnold in Virgina..." and a bit further on: "... See More
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Benedict Arnold...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March,1781 Under the heading: "American News" is a report concerning General Arnold's work around Virginia, mentioning his march into Richmond, and his other work in the area and ending with: "...army arrived at Portsmouth just time enough to prevent that town from being burnt by the Rebels; which they had determined to do to prevent the army ... See More
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Revolutionary War news from the South... Benedict Arnold...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Connecticut, February 15, 1781 * Revolutionary war in the South
* Benedict Arnold
* Charlotte, North Carolina
Close to half of the front page is taken up with a fine letter datelined Charlotte, N. Carolina, Dec. 5, 1780 praising the work of the provincials in the war effort in North Carolina.
Bits include:
* ...I hope that an impartial wor... See More $375.00
Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781 (close-trimmed)
* Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
In the "Historical Chronicle" section is report mentioning the famous Green Mountain Boys as well as Ethan Allen, the leader of this regiment (shown in the photo). The report reads in part:
* Letters...from America import, that
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* Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
In the "Historical Chronicle" section is report mentioning the famous Green Mountain Boys as well as Ethan Allen, the leader of this regiment (shown in the photo). The report reads in part:
* Letters...from America import, that
Rare mention of Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781* Rare mention of Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Inside in the "Historical Chronicle" section is report mentioning the famous Green Mountain Boys as well as Ethan Allen, the leader of this famous regiment .
The report reads in part:
* Letters...from America import, that Eth... See More $105.00
Battle of Camden, South Carolina...
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THE NORWICH PACKET & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Connecticut, Jan. 16, 1781
* Battle of Camden South Carolina
* Battle of Camden South Carolina
Over a full column on the ftpg. is taken up with an account of the battle of Camden, South Carolina, in which the American forces of Gen. Horatio Gates are overwhelmingly defeated by General Cornwallis. The remainder of the ftpg. is taken up with other Revolutionary War-related repo
Noting the great need to support the troops...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, January 6, 1781* Considerable Revolutionary War content
* A call for more soldiers
Beginning on pg. 2 & concluding on pg. 3 is over a full column letter from a man in Baltimore to his friend in Virginia which talks about the Revolutionary War being in a very critical stage. The letter begins:
"The present period is critical & may in... See More $288.00
1781 Revolutionary War military pay document...
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Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the "State Of Connecticut". This document contains a signature, is dated 1781 and is approx. 4 by 6 inches in size.Minimal wear but generally very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated during this very significant year in the war when Cornwallis surrendered.
The pho... See More $100.00
British build a fort at Fort George, Maine...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 26, 1780 An inside page has most of a column taken up with: "American News" being a report from Port George (Penobscot) which includes: "...We have been completing the fort which is now in condition to stand out a long siege of a powerful army..." with further items (see photos). Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, rubbing to the ftpg. c... See More $37.00
Cornwallis in the South... Congress on pay for the soldiers...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 23, 1780 Page 2 has various items on the Revolutionary War including a report from Charleston which notes: "...last accounts from Lord Cornwallis inform us that he was with the army in North Carolina, that the people submit to him in great number & that he meets with no opposition in his march...of the most notorious rebels in South Carolina...are... See More
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Cornwallis in the South... Congress on pay for the soldiers...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 23, 1780 Page 2 has various items on the Revolutionary War including a report from Charleston which notes: "...last accounts from Lord Cornwallis inform us that he was with the army in North Carolina, that the people submit to him in great number & that he meets with no opposition in his march...of the most notorious rebels in South Carolina...are... See More
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Lengthy battle report... John Paul Jones... The treaty with France...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 14, 1780 A short pg. 2 item notes: "...brings advices down as low as the 20th of Oct but they contain nothing more than a confirmation of the high spirits of the British troops in Carolina, & the declining state of the rebel force." Further on is a mention that: "Paul Jones's ship that sailed from hence with a convoy of 15 sail for Ameri... See More
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Revolutionary War skirmishes in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 12, 1780 Inside has a "...letter from New York" which includes: "Rebellion seems to be in a deep consumption..thousands of land forces remain at Rhode Island, attended by a superior fleet...the French are in a situation they do not like; disliked by the rebels & want of provisions...General Arnold is now here, more are expected; despair ... See More
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Revolutionary War skirmishes in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 12, 1780 Inside has a "...letter frm New York" which includes: "Rebellion seems to be in a deep consumption..thousands of land forces remain at Rhode Island, attended by a superior fleet...the French are in a situation they do not like; disliked by the rebels & want of provisions...General Arnold is now here, more are expected; despair &... See More
$47.00
Reorganizing the Army... Battle of King's Mountain...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1780 Close to half of the front page is taken up with two reports concerning the Revolutionary War, one beginning: "...arrived from Virginia we are informed that the people in that province are universally disgusted with the tyranny of Congress & desirous of a reconciliation with the mother country...These exorbitant taxes had so impoverished t... See More
$70.00
Reorganizing the Army... Battle of King's Mountain...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 9, 1780 Close to half of the front page is taken up with two reports concerning the Revolutionary War, one beginning: "...arrived from Virginia we are informed that the people in that province are universally disgusted with the tyranny of Congress & desirous of a reconciliation with the mother country...These exorbitant taxes had so impoverished t... See More
$65.00
Much on the Revolutionary War, from the closing months...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, from Philadelphia Pennsylvania, dated November 20, 1781 * Much on the Revolutionary War, from the closing months
Close to half of the front page is taken up with a poem which is focused on the Revolutionary War (see). The last few stanzas are compromised by the loss of the lower corner, causing text loss (see).
Page 2 contains a letter signed in type by th... See More $325.00
1780 Canajoharie, New York...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, October 21, 1780* Original Revolutionary War item from the enemy
* General George Washington
* Canajoharie, New York
An inside page has a full column article based on a item sent from the King of Prussia to General George Washington, the full text of which can be seen in the photos below. Note also the "P.S." which mentions: "
* Whe... See More $55.00
Handsome masthead from the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 7, 1780* Camden South Carolina SC
* Great masthead engraving
The front page has an Act from the "Assembly of Virginia" concerning the taking:
* ...away the property of the Indiana proprietors & to vest it in the commonwealth of Virginia" with another related Act as well (see photo for portions).
Page 2 ... See More $268.00
Imprisonment of "President" Laurens in England...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 7, 1780 Pg. 2 has a note which mentions: "...have brought information that the seccours brought to America...have been received by the people of that country with the greatest demonstration of joy; that 3000 of their best troops immediately joined his Most Christian Majesty's forces & that General Washington was expected with a much larger body of... See More
$54.00
Imprisonment of "President" Laurens in England...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 7, 1780 Pg. 2 has a note which mentions: "...have brought information that the seccours brought to America...have been received by the people of that country with the greatest demonstration of joy; that 3000 of their best troops immediately joined his Most Christian Majesty's forces & that General Washington was expected with a much larger body of... See More
$47.00
Battle of Camden...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1780 * Battle of Camden South Carolina...
* Lord Cornwallis... Revolutionary War original from the enemy...
Inside has a lengthy letter from Lord Cornwallis to Lord Germain about the battle of Camden, S.C., which begins:
"It is with great pleasure that I communicate to your lordship an account of the... See More $86.00