American Forefathers
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Representation on Parliament... Right to tax the colonies...
Item #583249
April 24, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 24, 1769
* Colonial PA
Page 2 has an article beginning; "The inhabitants of the New England governments really seem in earnest to promote industry by encouraging home manufactures; for this we are under the greatest advantages..." with much more. It touches on the manufacturing efforts in each of the N... See More
Suspending some hated Acts of Parliament...
Item #558536
May 8, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, May 8, 1769 An inside page has a letter which talks of concerns about relations with America. Included is a mention of the East India Company, a report from the Clergy and Freeholders of the County of Middlesex, with block signature of John Wilkes, and a lengthy report out of Philadelphia (see photos).
A page 2 report from London notes: "... See More
America struggles with the British...
Item #558775
May 29, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 29, 1769 The handsome masthead features an engraving of the Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The entire front page is a continued speech in the House of Commons "...in Favour of America..." which carries over to page 2 & is concluded in a future issue. One portion includes: "...If the people are indeed in r... See More
Massachusetts Assembly & the governor express their anger...
Item #590093
June 26, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 26, 1769
* Colonial
Page 2 has a letter from General Paoli dated at Corsica, March 20, 1769. Much of page 6 is some good content concerning non-importation, portions including: "...the parliament remain fixed in their resolution not to repeal the duty acts this session...They hope the people here will remain as... See More
Massassachusetts Assembly & the governor express their anger...
Item #590095
June 26, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 26, 1769
* Colonial
Page 2 has a letter from General Paoli dated at Corsica, March 20, 1769. Much of page 6 is some good content concerning non-importation, portions including: "...the parliament remain fixed in their resolution not to repeal the duty acts this session...They hope the people here will remain as... See More
From colonial Philadelphia...
Item #590129
July 10, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, July 10, 1769
* Colonial
Page 2 has a comparison to historical times when a mother country failed and its colonies rise, noting in part: "...The fall of the mother country & the rise of irs colony in the above instance ought to be a warning to us, but instead of it, we are treading in her steps...extremely difficult...for a mechanic to... See More
From colonial Philadelphia...
Item #590130
July 10, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, July 10, 1769 Page 2 has a comparison to historical times when a mother country failed and its colonies rise, noting in part: "...The fall of the mother country & the rise of irs colony in the above instance ought to be a warning to us, but instead of it, we are treading in her steps...extremely difficult...for a mechanic to live in this cou... See More
Troops not wanted in Boston...
Item #590131
July 17, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 17, 1769
* Freeholders of Boston meet
Page 2 has a full column letter form Dennys De Berdt to Thomas Cushing. Page 3 has the address of a House committee to the governor of Massachusetts, including: "...the business of the province is got into such an arrear...Who brought the province under this difficulty your ... See More
Troops not wanted in Boston...
Item #590132
July 17, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 17, 1769
* Colonial original
* British troops not wanted
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Page 2 has a full column letter form Dennys De Berdt to Thomas Cushing. Page 3 has the address of a House committee to the governor of Massachusetts, including: "...the business of the province is got into such an arrear.... See More
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
Item #590801
August 28, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 28, 1769 The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near the end of which is a subhead: "Articles of Agreement entered into & subscribed by the ... See More
South Carolina's non-importation agreement...
Item #590802
August 28, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, August 28, 1769 The masthead features a very intricately engraved coat-of-arms. Various news items from both Europe and America, with over a column taken up with news under the heading: "Charlestown, S. Carolina", near the end of which is a subhead: "Articles of Agreement entered into & subscribed by the ... See More
Formerly published by Benjamin Franklin...
Item #564205
August 31, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, August 31, 1769 This was the newspaper which was printed & published by Benjamin Franklin for most of its life, in fact his name appeared in the imprint through 1765.
The front page includes a letter from a committee of merchants in Philadelphia to the same in London, including: "...seems to afford little hopes of obtaining redress in a way t... See More
From colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #559554
September 4, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, AND UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, September 4, 1769 A notable title from the colonial period, that has an ornate royal coat of arms engraving in the masthead. Content includes, on the front page, a lengthy letter addressed "To the Printer" that is signed in type: Atticus.
Pages 2 & 3 has news and other content from "London", wh... See More
1769 Colonial Pennsylvania... Fort Pitt...
Item #590885
October 2, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE, Philadelphia, Oct. 2, 1769
* Colonial
A report from Bedford, Pa., begins: "Every thing here is in confusion. The soldiers (who are on their march to Fort Pitt) came here..." with more (see). Other news of the day and a wealth of ads, a few of which are illustrated.
Complete in 8 pages, 9 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, very nice condition.
This newspaper ... See More
From colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #590892
November 6, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 1769 Nice coat-of-arms in the masthead makes this colonial issue displayable. Page 3 has a report which includes: "The Act of Parliament which permits the importation of pig and bar iron from America, duty free, directs that it shall have a mark of stamp upon it..." with more (see). Page 6 has a report concern... See More
From colonial Pennsylvania...
Item #590983
November 6, 1769
PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 6, 1769 Nice coat-of-arms in the masthead makes this colonial issue displayable. Page 3 has a report which includes: "The Act of Parliament which permits the importation of pig and bar iron from America, duty free, directs that it shall have a mark of stamp upon it..." with more (see). Page 6 has a report concern... See More
1769 non-importation and relations with England...
Item #590986
November 20, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1769 The front page has two notable reports from Rhode Island, one noting in part: "That they would not...until the act imposing duties upon glass, paper, etc. shall be repealed, give any orders for importing ...into this colony...any of the articles enumerated in an agreement entered into...on the 2nd day of ... See More
No new taxes for America...
Item #591068
November 27, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 27, 1769
* No new taxes for America
Inside has an address by the governor of Virginia to the House of Burgesses concerning a boundary line between the colony and Cherokee Indian land. This is followed by another address noting: "...that his Majesty's present administration have at no time entertained a d... See More
No new taxes for America...
Item #591069
November 27, 1769
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 27, 1769 Inside has an address by the governor of Virginia to the House of Burgesses concerning a boundary line between the colony and Cherokee Indian land. This is followed by another address noting: "...that his Majesty's present administration have at no time entertained a design to propose to parliament to... See More
North Carolina vents its grievances with England......
Item #584399
January 15, 1770
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 15, 1770,,Half a column on page 2 discusses the pirate problem, beginning: "The Pirates who were condemned on Tuesday at the Old Bailey, it is said, have infested the Southern Coast of this island for several years..." and more. Page 2 has most of a column taken up with: "For Curing the Scurvy in the Blood&quo... See More
Troubles in America... A colonial town plan print...
Item #200265
February 1, 1770
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1770 Perhaps the most intriguing item in this issue is a fascinating article titled: "New Plan for an American Town" which takes over a full page and which includes an interesting and unusual print of it (see). A legend of the various parts of the town is included as well, including the "common land" the "publi
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How to deal with those who break the non-importation agreement...
Item #584875
February 5, 1770
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 5, 1770
* non-importation agreements
Page 2 has a report from Plymouth on the 150th anniversary of the landing of their ancestors at that place in 1620 (see). Page 3 has a report from Boston on: "...a meeting of the merchants...to consider of the conduct of several who have broke through the non-import... See More
Defiance is the only way to get the laws repealed...
Item #584876
February 26, 1770
THE PENNSYLVANIA CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 26, 1770 Page 2 has an item from New York noting: "The merchants of this city have received many letters...affirming that all the Acts we complain of will be repealed soon after the Parliament meets; others asserting the contrary; but it seems they all agree, the duty on Tea will not be taken off on any account.&q... See More
Boston Massacre Defendants Plead "Not Guilty"...
Item #578645
November 1, 1770
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1770
* The Boston Massacre
* British soldiers arraigned
* Plead 'not guilty'
A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting unt
Handsome colonial Pennsylvania newspaper... Taxation & non-importation...
Item #584942
January 10, 1771
PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, January 10, 1771
* Rare Colonial America title
* Great masthead engraving
One of the largest & most decorative mastheads of the 18th century (see photos). The front page has a declaration noting that deserters from his Majesty's ships will be given pardon if they return to their posts (see photos). Pag... See More
Ben Franklin appointed agent...
Item #573686
December 19, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 19, 1771
* Benjamin Franklin appointed agent to United Kingdom
Inside has a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."
Other news of the day, mostly European, plus ads as well. Compl... See More
Sir William Hamilton...
Item #542867
July 8, 1772
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, dated July 8, 1772. This issue is one of the rarer titles from Edinburgh, the capital of Scotland.
This issue features an except from a letter by Sir William Hamilton, reading in part: "Soon after we had seated ourselves on the highest point of Mount Eatha, the Sune arose, and displayed a scene that surpasses all description..."... See More
Andrew Oliver & Richard Penn...
Item #596046
July 21, 1773
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, July 21, 1773 This was the newspaper which Ben Franklin owned & grew to great prominence in colonial America, his imprint appearing on all issues up through 1765. The masthead has a nice engraving of the then-Pennsylvania coat-of-arms. The front page has a lengthy letter signed by: Andrew Oliver, Lt. Governor of Mass., (see for beginning). Page 2 h... See More
A Phillis Wheatley poem and biography...
Item #586323
September 1, 1773
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1773 Near the back is a printing of a poem titled: "On Recollection" which was written by the famed black poetess Phillis Wheatley. This piece also includes a brief biography of her (see).
Phillis Wheatley was the first published African American poet and the first African-American woman whose writings helped create the genre of Afri... See More
The Hutchinson Letters affair... Requesting removal from office...
Item #568775
January 13, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 13, 1774
* The Hutchinson Letters Affair
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
* American Colonies vs. British government
An inside page has a one paragraph report noting: "A petition...has been presented to the Privy Council from the General Assembly of the province of Massachusetts Bay requesting the removal of the Governor and Lieutenant Governo... See More
The governor defends his office...
Item #568845
April 12, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 12, 1774
* The Hutchinson Letters Affair
Page 4 has a report from Boston noting Governor Hutchinson's defense of his position, and his intention to stay in office. This is in response to the controversial Hutchinson Letters Affair, in which Ben Franklin played an important role (see images).
Complete with eight pages, measures 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 i... See More
Prelude to the Revolutionary War...
Item #569699
May 28, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 28, 1774 Most of the front page is a report headed: "The Journal of a Voyage...for making Discoveries towards the North Pole by the Hon. Commodore Phipps..." (see for beginning).
A full column on pg. 2 has reports from Boston (see) concerning strained relationships with England, and mentioning Ben Franklin (see). This is followed by a lette... See More
On Ben Franklin, taxation, and the Hutchinson Letters Affair...
Item #568863
June 9, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 9, 1774 Page 5 has an item which reads: "...I beg leave, sir, to offer my sentiments on the supposed right to tax the Colonies, and on the measures that have been lately unfortunately adopte4d respecting America..." with more concerning taxation (see).
Another page has an item from New York which notes: "...Assembly of Georgia having rejec... See More
Forming a battalion of minute-men...
Item #584105
August 30, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Aug. 30, 1775 Taking parts of the front page & page 2 is the continuation of "A Speech intended to have been delivered in the House of Commons in Support of the American Congress' Petition to the King" which begins: "Both Houses of Parliament have resolved that colonists may be tried in England for offences alleged to have been c... See More
Includes a diagram of the fort at Bunker's Hill...
Item #573074
September 1, 1775
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775 A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.
Included in the issue is an article: "An Intercepted letter from Benjamin Harrison to General Washington" which contains much on events of the war and takes nearly two pages. There is also a great & lengthy article titled: &... See More
Early version of the Articles of Confederation...
Item #570588
December 1, 1775
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1775 Over three pages taken up with: "Protest entered in the Upper House Against the Bill for Prohibiting all Commercial intercourse with the Confederated Colonies" which is very good reading in defense of America. There is terrific & historic reading taking nearly 2 pages on what is an early version of the Articles of Co
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Articles of Confederation...
Item #574115
December 1, 1775
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1775 Over three pages taken up with: "Protest entered in the Upper House Against the Bill for Prohibiting all Commercial intercourse with the Confederated Colonies" which is very good reading in defense of America. There is terrific & historic reading taking nearly 2 pages on what is an early version of the Articles of Confederati... See More
Early version of the Articles of Confederation...
Item #581980
December 1, 1775
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1775 Over three pages taken up with: "Protest entered in the Upper House Against the Bill for Prohibiting all Commercial intercourse with the Confederated Colonies" which is very good reading in defense of America. There is terrific & historic reading taking nearly 2 pages on what is an early version of the Articles of Confeder
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Benedict Arnold at Montreal...
Item #574634
February 29, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, February 29, 1776 The top of the ftpg. has a nice Resolve from Congress, set in larger-than-normal type, concerning care of prisoners of war (see). This is followed by a very lengthy piece taking most of the ftpg. & half of pg. 2 concerning relations between America & England, with an oblique reference to the pamphlet "Common Sense
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Revolutionary War...
Item #566650
October 22, 1776
LONDON CHRONICLE, London, October 22, 1776
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* Great year to have (1776)
A report on an inside page under London says, in part: "...the following expeditions are actually carrying into execution by the Americans, viz. General Lee, with 400 men, has marched against St. Augustine in Florida; Gen. Schuyler, with 15,000 has cro... See More
Revolutionary War content in a British newspaper...
Item #219172
January 4, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 4, 1777 A pg. 2 item from Philadelphia headed "America" is concerning supplies for the army, noting: "...sundry inhabitants of these United States to keep supplies from the army or promote their own interest have purchased considerable quantities of clothing & refuse to dispose of the same unless upon extravagant or unreasonable ... See More
Revolutionary War content in a British newspaper...
Item #575495
January 4, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 4, 1777
* New York City - General George Washington
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
A pg. 2 item from Philadelphia headed "America" is concerning supplies for the army, noting: "...sundry inhabitants of these United States to keep supplies from the army or promote their own interest have purchased considerable quantities o... See More
Terrific front page from the Revolutionary War...
Item #586908
January 11, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 11, 1777
* Great front page Rev. War content
* General John Burgoyne
* Benjamin Franklin
Almost the entire front page is taken up with a terrific item headed: "An Appeal to the Unprejudiced or a Vindication of the Measures of Government with Respect to America" which is a great statement on the need for the Revolutionary War (see for port... See More
Proclamation by General Howe...
Item #575499
May 1, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE,
Providence, Rhode Island...
Item #553705
May 3, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1777
* General George Washington
Page 3 has a report concerning a British ship with: "...met with, engaged, & taken by an American privateer called the Revenge..." with more (see) .
The back page has a report which notes: "...The rebels at Providence...made appearance as if they intended to attack us, which caused our troops to... See More
Revolutionary War... General Burgoyne...
Item #558666
May 8, 1777
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 8, 1777
* General George Washington
* Benjamin Franklin
The second page has an Extract of a Letter from the Hague that says Gen. Burgoyne arrived at New York from "the Jerseys" and "...published a proclamation, offering a pardon...to all...who are in arms against Great Britain, who will return to their allegiance on or before the first of May, ... See More
News from the Revolutionary War...
Item #597077
May 24, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 24, 1777 Page 2 has a few reports concerning the Revolutionary War including: "From Connecticut that the jail in that colony are filled with loyal Americans who are treated in the most barbarous manner. Some are chained on their backs to the floor & others so loaded with irons that they can hardly walk...General Lee has a good room in New Yor... See More
"Don't tread on me"... American lower expections of independence...
Item #597083
June 7, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, June 7, 1777 Page 2 has several items concerning the war including: "...from Philadelphia...the Congress have of late so far lowered their haughty tone as even to talk of relinquishing their pretensions to independency. This sudden change is said to be owing partly to the great loss among their shipping, the repeated defeats of their army, & part... See More
Documents signed by George Washington and John Hancock...
Item #560159
July 1, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 1, 1777 The front page has some Revolutionary War related items including a note that the Virginia General Assembly appointed Robert Treat Paine Attorney General for the state, and a report from Congress includes a Resolve "...That for the future there be only one Chaplain allowed to each brigade in the army..." ... See More
A battle between Washington & Howe...
Item #553285
July 12, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1777
* A battle between George Washington & William Howe
An inside page has some items regarding the Revolutionary War in America, bits including: "...two American gentlemen, said to be deputies from the Congress...bought & contracted for immense quantities of linen & woolen cloth, tents, arms, etc. for the use of the American a... See More
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