American Forefathers
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Burgoyne's report on the taking of Ticonderoga...
Item #578374
August 1, 1777
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1777
* Capture of Fort Ticonderoga
* General Burgoyne & George Washington
The first five pages are taken up with a series of letters among General Washington, Col. Walcott, and General Howe concerning the exchange of prisoners. One letter is signed: G. Washington, and 3 are signed by: W. Howe. This fascinating text if followed by a: &q... See More
Ticonderoga... Washington in the Jerseys...
Item #587936
August 19, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, August 19, 1777
* Surrender of Fort Ticonderoga
* General George Washington
For beer lovers, the entire front page is taken up with: "Theoretic Hints of an Improved Practice of Brewing Malt Liquors" (see for beginning). Inside has a "Deserted" ad for a soldier (see photos).
Elsewhere is a report headed: "America" (see photos), follo... See More
Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...
Item #578375
September 1, 1777
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777 This is one of the better issues of this title from the Revolutionary War, containing a great wealth of war reporting, much more than typical. Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another... See More
Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...
Item #588903
September 1, 1777
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777 This is one of the better issues of this title from the Revolutionary War, containing a great wealth of war reporting, much more than typical. Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another... See More
Evacuation of Ticonderoga...
Item #560778
September 25, 1777
LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, September 25, 1777
* Ticonderoga
* General George Washington
Inside has various reports, including one that says: "...Gen. Howe had appeared in the Delaware...and that Gen. Washington had sent a great part of his army over the Delaware...".
There is also a letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe in which he proposes and exchange of Gen. Prescot... See More
Ticonderoga... Article by Ben Franklin... Much more...
Item #579033
October 1, 1777
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777
* Battle of Ticonderoga
* Benjamin Franklin
Inside has: "Some of the Circumstances which Inevitably retard the Progress of a Northern Army through the uninhabited Countries of America" deals with the difficulties of Burgoyne's army in the colonies, not used to being in an environment so heavily forested (see for port... See More
Death of Button Gwinnett... Biography of Benedict Arnold...
Item #585051
October 21, 1777
LONDON CHRONICLE, England October 21, 1777
* Benedict Arnold Biography
* Button Gwinnett death
The entire front page of this issue, titled: "Theoretic Hints of an Improved Practice of Brewing Malt Liquors". Inside includes: "...vessel was arrived in France from America with dispatches from the General Congress to Dr. Franklin giving an account that there had been 2 smar... See More
Jewish restrictions in Venice... Green Mountain Boys... Franklin's famous epitaph...
Item #553141
October 25, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 25, 1777
* Jewish restrictions in Venice
* Benjamin Franklin's famous epitaph
An inside page has a report from Venice reading: "The Senate has just published an order by which the Jews are prohibited to farm any of the public taxes whatsoever; to sell meat or any kind of eatables; to carry on any manufactures; to have ware
... See More
* Jewish restrictions in Venice
* Benjamin Franklin's famous epitaph
An inside page has a report from Venice reading: "The Senate has just published an order by which the Jews are prohibited to farm any of the public taxes whatsoever; to sell meat or any kind of eatables; to carry on any manufactures; to have ware
Letter from Ben Franklin on exchange of prisoners...
Item #575069
January 1, 1778
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778 The first item is; "Debate in the House of Commons" which takes 7 pages and does include discussion on the Revolutionary War, a few of the items including: "...stated the causes that led to the American war...that neither France or Spain would take up arms in favour of the Rebels...the conduct of Ld. Howe, who, in his dangerous p... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #542287
January 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 14, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The first column of the front page includes: "By Order of His Excellency Sir William Howe, General and Commander in Chief...PROCLAMATION" ... See More
Much reading on the Revolutionary War...
Item #554343
February 1, 1778
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1778 The first article is: "Lord North's Propositions for Peace with America" taking over 4 pages. There is also a very lengthy item: "Extracts from the Congress Accounts of the Northern Expedition" which takes over 6 pages with terrific reading & includes a letter signed: "Horatio Gates" (see photos).
T... See More
Latest reports from the Revolutionary War...
Item #572135
February 28, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, February 28, 1778
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
* Original reports
An inside page has: "Abstract of the Proceedings in the House of Commons...Relative to the American Conciliatory Bills" includes: "...no member present wished more sincerely for peace with America than he did, but he feared the present bills...would tend ... See More
Latest reports from the Revolutionary War...
Item #572136
February 28, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 28, 1778
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
* Original reports
An inside page has: "Abstract of the Proceedings in the House of Commons...Relative to the American Conciliatory Bills" includes: "...no member present wished more sincerely for peace with America than he did, but he feared the present bills...would tend to defeat it. A c... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #543643
April 1, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 1, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.
The front page includes an Act relating to detaining persons charged with, or suspected of, the crimes of high treason or piracy committe... See More
France to come to America's aid...
Item #557894
April 2, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 2, 1778 Pg. 2 has an item headed: "America" with a New York dateline (see), below which is another significant report which includes in part: "An edict was published at Paris...giving notice that his Most Christian Majesty had concluded a treaty with the Independent States of America..." plus: "When Dr. Franklin as introduced to t... See More
Dependence or independence?
Item #562543
April 9, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 9, 1778 A pg. 2 item notes: "...accounts from America agree in this point, that there are great dissensions in the Congress; that the French treaty is not at all relished; and that a conciliatory treaty was actually opened with Lord Howe...and that Gen. Gates had drawn off his army which made it imagined that some overtures had been made to the Congr... See More
Offering pardon for deserters...
Item #541327
May 2, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, May 2, 1778 This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. This issue is from the last month of its existence, rarely found today. The front page is entirely taken up with ads, including a notice of a meetin... See More
Washington to resign? New England men want him removed...
Item #560662
May 2, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, May 2, 1778
* General George Washington to resign?
The second page has an Extract of a Letter from Whitehaven" that says: "...General Washington has for some time differed in sentiment from the Congress...and that advice has been received of the General's having declared his intention to resign his commission as Commander in Chief of... See More
Mention of George Washington at Valley Forge...
Item #558940
May 19, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 19, 1778
* Mention of George Washington at Valley Forge
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
The third page has an "Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia", dated April 1, that makes a reference to George Washington at Valley Forge. The letter begins: "Gen. Washington is still at Valley Forge very strong, and his army is daily reinfor... See More
Washington, Howe, and Burgoyne...
Item #594759
June 1, 1778
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1778
* George Washington
* Revolutionary War
* General William Howe
An inside page has a graphic depiction of a: "Plan of the Encampment of a Battalion of Six Companies of Infantry" with related text (see). An article debates on Burgoyne and the charge against him of: "...employing savages...ever esteemed the Indian alli... See More
Independence recognized & not recognized... Washington is too strong to attack...
Item #559290
June 9, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 9, 1778
* Independence recognized & not recognized
* George Washington is too strong to attack
Half of page 6 has war related content which includes an extract from a letter to a gentleman in Williamsburgh which mentions that the governor has received correspondence indicating that Spain, Portugal, Prussia, and France were united in declar... See More
General Washington's situation...
Item #559292
June 23, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 23, 1778
* General George Washington's situation
Page 3 has a brief bit noting; "The exact number of regular troops with General Burgoyne when he first set out on his expedition was 8256, out of which there remained...when he embarked for England 3164, who were all prisoners."
Another page has a letter form New York which includes: &qu... See More
General Washington's situation...
Item #559293
June 23, 1778
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 23, 1778
* General George Washington's situation
Page 3 has a brief bit noting; "The exact number of regular troops with General Burgoyne when he first set out on his expedition was 8256, out of which there remained...when he embarked for England 3164, who were all prisoners."
Another page has a letter form New York which includes: &quo... See More
Reporting on the Revolutionary War... Franklin & electricity...
Item #120279
July 1, 1778
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's... See More
The treaty with France...
Item #120940
October 1, 1778
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" includes reference to Ben Franklin; "On the Worshiping of the Primitive Christians to the East" , and more.
The most significant c... See More
Strengthening Quebec...
Item #580861
December 31, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 31, 1778 Page 2 has a brief item noting: "Letters from Quebec mention...orders for repairing & augmenting the fortifications of that place & when completed it will be the strongest fortress in North America. Lord Cornwallis & Gen. Gray will set off for America in the first ships that go for that place."
Another page has a nearly ... See More
Rare contemporary mention of Daniel Boone... Washington losing his officers...
Item #553144
January 2, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 2, 1779
* Rare Daniel Boone mention
* George Washington losing his officers
Page 2 of this issue has a very intriguing report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Williamsburgh, Virginia" which contains a very rare mention of Daniel Boone & his involvement in the Revolutionary War. The report begins: "Col. Clark, with a bo... See More
Print of the siege of Rhode Island... Treaty with France...
Item #576685
February 1, 1779
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in p... See More
Print of the siege of Rhode Island... Treaty with France...
Item #585577
February 1, 1779
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in p... See More
Reinforcing Washington's army...
Item #577990
April 10, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 10, 1779
* George Washington's Army
The front page has a brief item from Bourdeaux noting: "Nine sail of American merchant-men have entered this port...a matter of wonder to many here how they escape the English cruisers. All we learn by them is that they are sending men from all the Colonies to reinforce Washington's army, which, by th... See More
Item #204198
July 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1779 One interesting observation on the war includes: "...there has been such a series of blunders from the first landing of the troops on Long Island, to say nothing of their flight from Boston...". Another terrific letter from a refugee who has fled America to the safety of England, with considerable praise for the king & his in... See More
1779 Map of Philadelphia and Delaware Bay... Rev. War...
Item #588398
July 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1779 The first five pages have a summary of debates in Parliament, which include much discussion of the Revolutionary War, a few bits including: "...that America was 50 millions in debt; that her armies are almost annihilated; that her people are starving, & are suffering every species of political oppression under the tyranny of a most di... See More
Ben Franklin throws a fit: in a letter...
Item #201926
August 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1779 The first article is a: "Summary of Debates in Parliament.." which has some commentary on the Revolutionary War, mentioning in part: "...He did not...recruit our armies for the purpose of carrying on a ruinous war in America; a war...ought for every reason of policy & humanity to be abandoned..." (see) & other war-relat... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: king wants his ships back...
Item #204202
November 1, 1779
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America. But the prime content would be the excellent coverage of events relating to General Burgoyne & his defeat at Saratoga, taking several pages & includes: "...The army I commanded,... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: king wants his ships back...
Item #590666
November 1, 1779
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America. But the prime content would be the excellent coverage of events relating to General Burgoyne & his defeat at Saratoga, taking several pages & includes: "...The army I commanded,... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: king wants his ships back...
Item #590667
November 1, 1779
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America. But the prime content would be the excellent coverage of events relating to General Burgoyne & his defeat at Saratoga, taking several pages & includes: "...The army I commanded,... See More
Further on Ethan Allen's narrative of his captivity...
Item #541682
November 20, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, November 20, 1779 Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Pennsylvania Legislature, prefaced with a paragraph signed in type by the Clerk of the General Assembly, none other than: Thomas Paine (see).
Page 3 has yet another Act which is prefaced with an intro signed: Thomas Paine.
All of page 3 is taken up with the continued "Narrat... See More
Testimony of Joseph Galloway against General Howe... Thomas Paine...
Item #551960
November 23, 1779
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, November 23, 1779 One-third of the front page has reports from the Penna. General Assembly, with a prefacing note signed in type by Thomas Paine, who was the Clerk of the General Assembly at that time.
There is a similar note signed by Thomas Paine on pg. 2 as well. Half of pg. 2 is taken up with the continued: "Examination of Joseph Galloway before t... See More
Fort Stanwix... Sir John Johnson...
Item #204203
December 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Near the back is a review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin..." (see)
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir John Johnson...at the head of 1500 loyalists & Indian warrio... See More
Fort Stanwix... Sir John Johnson...
Item #579282
December 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Near the back is a review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin..." (see).
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir John Johnson...at the head of 1500 loyalists & Indian warri... See More
1779 Fort Stanwix... Sir John Johnson...
Item #587924
December 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Near the back is a review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin..." (see).
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir John Johnson...at the head of 1500 loyalists & Indian warri... See More
1779 Fort Stanwix... Sir John Johnson...
Item #587925
December 1, 1779
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Near the back is a review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin..." (see).
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fort Stanwix was surprized & taken by Sir John Johnson...at the head of 1500 loyalists & Indian warri... See More
Revolutionary War... Signed by Thomas Paine
Item #555129
December 2, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 2, 1779 The front page has a "system of regulations" adopted by the "Officers of the Line and Staff in the Western Department" taking all of the last column and much of a column on page 2.
Page 2 has three items from the General Assembly of Pennsylvania, each with a postscript signed in type: Thoma... See More
George Washington confined to bed all summer?...
Item #585872
January 6, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 6, 1780
* Capture of the British in the South
* George Washington sick in bed all summer?
A few small page 2 bits note: "Letter from New York mention that Gen. Leslie was to command the troops that were embarking for Georgia." and that "...letters from West Florida mention that an epidemical distemper rages at New Orleans which h... See More
George Washington nearly drowns... John Paul Jones...
Item #573679
February 24, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Feb. 24, 1780
* General George Washington nearly drowns
* John Paul Jones - Revolutionary War
* Rare United Kingdom title
Inside has a report that: "The American papers mention that his Excellency Geo. Washington, Esq., had nearly been drowned in passing over Hudson's River but escaped most miraculously to Morris-town where he was received with... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #585608
May 1, 1780
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780
* General George Washington's army
* Morristown NJ New Jersey
* South Carolina
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, incl... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #595428
May 1, 1780
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780
* General George Washington's army
* Morristown NJ New Jersey
* South Carolina
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, incl... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #595429
May 1, 1780
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780
* General George Washington's army
* Morristown NJ New Jersey
* South Carolina
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, incl... See More
Thirteen kings and no bread... Revolutionary War..
Item #587453
May 9, 1780
THE YORK COURANT, England, May 9, 1780
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* George Washington's camp
* South Carolina
The top of the front page has: "American Intelligence" which begins: "The cry in Mr. Washington's camp is, 'Thirteen Kings and no bread; better serve one King and have plenty of bread.'..." and: "The Rebel Assembly have passed an A... See More
Washington has resigned?... A wealth of fine reading on the Revolutionary War...
Item #587848
June 27, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 27, 1780
* General George Washington resigned
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
A small yet intriguing item on page 2 notes: "It is said that Mr. Washington has resigned the command of the rebel forces." (see photos). Near the back is a report which has some nice items concerning the Revolutionary War, with portions reading: &... See More
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