American Forefathers
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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
Benjamin Franklin and "Poor Richard"...
Item #589633
July 12, 1780
PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 12, 1780 Under the heading "London" on the front page is an extract of: "...Doctor Franklin's 'Poor Richard's' " in which he says: "Taxes indeed...area heavy; and if those laid on by the government were the only ones we had to pay, we might more easily discharge them; but we have many... See More
Battle of Springfield, New Jersey...
Item #120401
September 1, 1780
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1780 Near the back is "Advices Received from America" which includes a letter signed in type by: George Washington, datelined at Morristown, with much praise for the Marquis de LaFayette, followed by a letter of thanks signed in type: La Fayette. Another report begins: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed lieut. gen... See More
Battle of Camden...
Item #545020
October 1, 1780
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1780 Inside has a lengthy & very detailed letter from Lord Cornwallis to Lord Germain on the battle of Camden, S.C., which begins: "It is with great pleasure that I communicate to your lordship an account of the...victory obtained on the 16th inst. by his Majesty's troops under my command over the rebels of the southern army, commanded ... See More
Getting loans to pay for the war...
Item #580185
October 5, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 5, 1780 Most of the front page is taken up with a report from Newfoundland concerning a naval encounter with the Americans in the vicinity, and includes the "Names of Ships & Vessels taken by his Majesty's Squadron under the Command of rear Admiral Edwards at Newfoundland" (see for portions). Page 2 has an item noting: "Mr.Henry L... See More
George Rogers Clark... King's Mountain... Camden... Andre's plea... Benedict Arnold...
Item #588255
October 24, 1780
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Oct. 24, 1780 Very ornate & frilly lettering in the masthead makes this a decorative issue.
The front page has an: "Extract of a letter from Colonel George Rogers Clarke, to his Excellency the Governour, dated Louisville, Aug. 22, 1780" which begins: "By every possible exertion, & the aid of colonel Slaughter's corps, we comp... See More
Lengthy battle report... John Paul Jones... The treaty with France...
Item #553790
December 14, 1780
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
John Paul Jones... Major Andre... Ben Franklin...
Item #570597
December 14, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 14, 1780
* John Paul Jones : Major John Andre : Benjamin Franklin
Most of the front page is taken up with number two of "Letters from Cicero to Catiline the Second" which has various reverences to America (see for portions). Page 2 has an item containing: "...nothing more than a confirmation of the high spirits of the Britis... See More
British & American forces in America...
Item #578283
February 3, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 3, 1781 Several pages are taken up with reports from the "House of Commons" which includes one bit noting: "...Lord Howe complained of a late publication in which he had been accused of having carried on a correspondence with Dr. Franklin, a little before he took the command in America--the fact was true, but the whole of that treasonable co... See More
Criticizing General Howe's actions in America...
Item #578494
March 3, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 3, 1781
* General William Howe criticized
* Revolutionary War original
Half of a page is taken up with a very critical letter "To Lord Viscount Howe" on his conduct in America, bits including: "...how eagerly you catch at every opportunity of answering accusations brought against you in every instance where you think you can do it...chart... See More
George Washington in fear...
Item #565783
March 9, 1781
THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 9, 1781
* General George Washington in fear
* American army in revolt ?
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 ... See More
America loans money from the Netherlands... Benedict Arnold destroys Richmond...
Item #578726
March 10, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10, 1781
* Benedict Arnold destroys Richmond
The back page has: "A confirmation is received at Lord George Germaine's office of General Arnold's having destroyed the rebels grand depot of stores, provisions, etc. in the country adjacent to Richmond." and a bit further on is a letter from Amsterdam: "John Adams, Esq. has opene... See More
Supplies for Washington's army captured...
Item #578729
March 17, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 17, 1781
* General George Washington's Army
* Supplies captured by the British
Page 2 has: "...letter from an officer...dated St. Eustatia...says, 'The taking of this important island will be a fatal stroke to the Americans, as well as the Dutch, great quantity of provisions...we found here being intended for the use of Washingto... See More
Southern action in the Revolutionary War...
Item #562439
April 1, 1781
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, April, 1781 Near the back is "Domestic Intelligence" which includes various reports on the Revolutionary War (see photos) including in part: "...the junction that has been affected between major-general Philips, with about 2000 troops...and general Arnold at Portsmouth, afford us the most pleasing prospect of success by land..." an... See More
Washington and Cornwallis in Virginia...
Item #579246
July 1, 1781
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781
* Lord Charles Cornwallis
* George Washington
A very nice Revolutionary War era 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... See More
Plate of the Franklin Stove...
Item #201408
October 1, 1781
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1781 Near the back are some items concerning the Revolutionary War including reports on events in West Florida, and another report noting "...arrived off Sandy Hook with 14 sail of the line, 4 frigates, one sloop...M. De Barras, with the French squadron under his command, had sailed the Saturday before from Rhode Island...approached the Che... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold...
Item #565827
November 1, 1781
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
Independence of America is settled...
Item #558409
October 10, 1782
DREWRY'S DERBY MERCURY, England, October 10, 1782
* Independence of America is settled
The center of the front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from New York, Aug. 15" which reads: "Since the arrival of the last Packet, our Heads are full of Peace, and the Independence of this Country is settled. We wait the arrival of another Packet from England to confirm the matt... See More
Revolutionary War... peace negotiations... the independency of America...
Item #560661
January 9, 1783
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New-Haven, Connecticut, January 9, 1783
* Revolutionary War peace nogiations
* Independence of America
Page 2 has part of a letter from Paris that says:
* At a meeting held the 29th of September, at the French Minister's, there were present Messieurs Fitzherbert and Oswald...of Great Britain; Dr. Franklin and Mr. Jay from America...the Ambassador from Spain..... See More
Ben Franklin creates a medal honoring the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #591303
March 1, 1783
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
Finding an end to the Revolutionary War... Isaac Franks....
Item #583793
March 5, 1783
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 5, 1783
* Revolutionary War ending
* Isaac Franks
Page 2 has a note that there were still serious concerns about possible alliances with England, with: "...the state of Virginia...earnestly recommended to all the good citizens of that commonwealth 'That in all future elections of representatives & offic... See More
Closing discussions on the Revolutionary War... Ben Franklin...
Item #559619
May 8, 1783
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, May 8, 1783
* Closing discussions on the Revolutionary War
* Benjamin Franklin
The entire front page is a report from the "House of Commons which includes much reflection upon the Revolutionary War, beginning with: "Mr. Thomas Pitt opened the debate in declaring to the House that it was with a mixture of pain & pleasure that he at le... See More
Mention of Dr. Franklin... Quakers and enslaved negroes...
Item #558894
October 9, 1783
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, October 9, 1783
* Benjamin Franklin
* Slaves
This issue has a variety of news items concerning the end of the Revolutionary War. The front page of this issue features a report noting: "Dr. Franklin writes to a friend, that he has reason to suspect the Americans have no friends in Europe; for the same caution that now aims at restrain... See More
American deaths during the Revolutionary War...
Item #563911
October 22, 1783
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Connecticut, Oct. 22, 1783 The ftpg. include: "...to represent the disaffection of the continental offices to the proceedings of Congress should be credited with extreme caution..." and further on: "...it appears that the United States have lost 80,000 men during the war. A very considerable part of these unhappy victims died in prison ships... See More
George Washington's Farewell Address to his army....
Item #211482
January 3, 1784
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Edinburgh, Scotland, Jan. 3, 1784 Taking 1 1/2 columns on pg. 2 are: General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States (see photos). The orders, delivered by the Adjutant General, Edward Hand, express Washington's gratitude and more, stating in part: "He presents his thanks, in the most serious and affectionate manner, to the ... See More
The formal end to the Revolutionary War...
Item #589534
February 19, 1784
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Feb. 19, 1784 The front page has a very historic document, being: "By the United States In Congress Assembled. A PROCLAMATION" which begins: "Whereas definitive treaties of peace & friendship between the United States of America & his Britannic Majesty were concluded & signed at Paris on the 3d day of September, 1783...And we the U... See More
Much on General Greene in the Revolutionary War... A Hawaiian canoe...
Item #594311
July 1, 1784
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1784 The issue begins with a description of a medal created in honor of the late Capt. Cook and which is accompanied by a plate of it. The front page also has an article: "Canoe of the Sandwich Islands Described (which is Hawaii), but lacking the plate of it. Another article of interest is: "Memoirs of Major-General Greene, in the America... See More
An address to George Washington...
Item #558494
September 2, 1784
NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE, from New Haven, Connecticut, dated September 2, 1784
* An address to George Washington in 1784
* Post revolutionary war era original
On pg. 3 and datelined "Richmond, (Virginia) Aug. 14" is "The Address of the General Assembly of This State To George Washington", congratulating him on the "final establishment of peace", signed in type: Arch... See More
A 'special' gift for President Washington...
Item #596599
October 8, 1785
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 8, 1785 From the brief period between the Revolutionary War & the creation of the federal government. Page 3 notes that a ship: "...from Bilboa...has brought a large jack-ass, a present from his Catholic Majesty to general Washington, attended by a Spaniard to take care of him...". (see)
Four pages, 17 illustrated ... See More
Just prior to the Constitution...
Item #598650
June 8, 1786
NEW YORK JOURNAL, June 8, 1786 Page 2 has: "To Dr. Franklin. Premiums Proposed by the Parisian Society of the Nine Sisters" (see). Page 2 also has "State Papers - In Congress" with a proposal from the Mass. delegates for the loan of various brass cannon, etc. (see). Much more concerning politics during the period just prior to the new Constitution, including page 3 report... See More
Before the formation of the federal government...
Item #576346
October 11, 1786
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, October 11, 1786
* Pre Federal government
* Joseph Priestley
The middle column of the ftpg. is mostly taken up with reports on various experiments by: "The ingenious Doctor Priestly..." (see for the beginning). Page 3 has an item from Washington County, Pennsylvania, concerning trouble with Indians (see). Over a full column ... See More
The coming Constitutional Convention...
Item #576344
April 28, 1787
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 28, 1787
* Upcoming Constitutional Convention
* Benjamin Franklin poem
The front page has some political discussion which includes comments on the coming Constitutional Convention in Philadelphia, including: "...this year will be productive of great events; for, independent of these little state quarrels, the grant Federal System is to be... See More
The Northwest Ordinance...
Item #583939
July 21, 1787
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, July 21, 1787
* The Northwest Ordinance
A very significant newspaper as page 2 contains the complete printing of the Northwest Ordinance. Considered to be one of the most significant achievements of the Congress of the Confederation, the Northwest Ordinance of 1787 put the world on notice not only that the land north of the Ohio River and east of ... See More
First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #574471
September 1, 1787
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792. He was very proud of his subscription list which contained the names of the most famous men in ... See More
Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #587356
September 1, 1787
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "American Museum", has the honor of being the first magazine to print the Constitution of the United States. Both publications were from Philadelphia, the city where the Constitution was created. Comments from the Library Company of Philadelphia note that it can not be definitively determined which of ... See More
First magazine printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #588986
September 1, 1787
THE AMERICAN MUSEUM, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "Columbian Magazine", has the honor of being the first successful American magazine, both published in Philadelphia. The Museum was published by Mathew Carey and existed from January, 1787 thru the end of 1792. He was very proud of his subscription list which contained the names of the most famous men in ... See More
Philadelphia printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #597960
September 1, 1787
THE COLUMBIAN MAGAZINE, Philadelphia, September, 1787 This title, along with the "American Museum", has the honor of being the first magazine to print the Constitution of the United States. Both publications were from Philadelphia, the city where the Constitution was created. Comments from the Library Company of Philadelphia note that it can not be definitively determined which of ... See More
Early printing of the Constitution of the United States...
Item #557193
September 27, 1787
THE NEW-HAVEN GAZETTE; and THE CONNECTICUT MAGAZINE, September 27, 1787 (year in Roman numerals) Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States. Indeed, one of the cornerstone issues of any collection of historic Americana.
Contained in its entirely, and beginning on the front page, is not only the complete printing... See More
Ben Franklin as president of the "Society for Promoting the Abolition of Slavery..."
Item #598206
October 1, 1787
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1787 Near the back, and under the heading: "America", is a page mostly taken up with the creation of a new society "...instituted in Philadelphia consisting of some of the most respectable people in the province of Pennsylvania..." with the introduction of their constitution printed here & which includes: "...it havi... See More
Connecticut debates the Constitution...
Item #598667
January 18, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia Jan. 18, 1788 Page 2 has a report: "State of Connecticut" concerning the beginning of its convention to debate the Constitution with the text taking close to two columns, noting near the beginning: "...a full discussion & thorough investigation of it; they resolved that the constitution proposed by the late federal c... See More
Ben Franklin and his water spouts...
Item #563128
February 1, 1788
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, February, 1788
* Benjamin Franklin on water spouts
Perhaps the most interesting article is: "Dr. Lindsay on Dr. Franklin's Doctrine of Water-spouts" which comments on Ben Franklin's work (see for portions). This article takes 2 1/2 pages and one of the plates includes prints of various water spouts (see).
An article: "E... See More
Chess... mention of Ben Franklin... The slave trade...
Establishing a penal colony in Australia...
Item #600736
May 1, 1788
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1788
* Botany Bay, Australia... Penal Colony... convicts
Near the back under the "Domestic Occurrences" heading is a report reading: "By the last accounts received from the fleet from Botany Bay, they arrived at the Cape of Good Hope on the 13th of October last and expected to sail again about the middle of Nov. and to pro... See More
Virginia considers the Constitution...
Item #598665
June 16, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, June 16, 1788 Page 3 has a report concerning the convention of Virginia to debate its ratification of the Constitution, which includes: "...brought the minutes of the Convention of Virginia...The convention then...resolved itself into a committee of the whole Convention to take into farther consideration the proposed Constitution... See More
Considering the Constitution...
Item #582832
September 27, 1788
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, Massachusetts, Sept. 27, 1788
* United States Constitution consideration
The entire front page is taken up with: "An Enquiry into the Justice & Policy of Punishing Murder by Death" which has near the beginning: "...an essay upon the effects of publick punishments upon criminals...reading in the Society for Political Enquiries, convened ... See More
Handsome masthead from the year the American government was established...
Item #208507
January 1, 1789
THE DIARY; OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, 1789 This is a nice folio-size newspaper of 4 pages with untrimmed margins (uncommon) and a nice red-inked tax stamp in the lower right corner of the front page or page 3. Various news of the day plus ads as well. This is one of the less common British titles in our inventory, never held by us in 30 years, outside of our recent purchase. Minimal fol... See More
Ben Franklin on the proposed Constitution...
Item #582307
February 1, 1789
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1789
* Benjamin Franklin
* U.S. Constitution
Pages 1, 2 and a bit of page 3 are taken up with a fascinating: "...address to the inhabitants of the United States of America, by the celebrated Dr. Benjamin Franklin, on the disaffection that has prevailed towards the new system of government introduced in that country...". This is an ... See More
First Congress under the new Constitution... Senate lacks quorum...
Item #551121
April 6, 1789
CONNECTICUT COURANT, & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford , April 6, 1789
* 1st Congress under new U.S. Constitution
Page 3 news under "Hartford" date "April 6" says: "The last accounts from New-York inform us, that the Federal House of Representatives was formed on Wednesday last; and that only one Senator was wanting to make a quorum of that honorable body&q... See More
George Washington is elected President...
Item #212624
April 11, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1789 An extremely significant & historic newspaper, which contains on page 3 the official report of the election of George Washington.
The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate. Be careful of issues with an earlier date supposedly announcing th
... See More
The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate. Be careful of issues with an earlier date supposedly announcing th
George Washington is elected President...
Item #552295
April 11, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, April 11, 1789 This is an extremely significant & historic newspaper, which contains on page 3 the official report of the election of George Washington. The official election results were known on April 6 when the ballots for President & Vice President were counted in the Senate.
This report is headed: "April 6" from New York,
... See More
This report is headed: "April 6" from New York,
George Washington's inauguration and inaugural address... And a very rare eye-witness account...
Item #584718
May 1, 1789
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE OR MONTHLY MUSEUM, Boston, May, 1789 Rarely are we able to offer an American imprint with a period report of Washington's inauguration and inaugural address. Great to have this text in this famous magazine published by perhaps the most renowned printer of the 18th century, Isaiah Thomas, whose private collection become the foundation of the American Antiquarian... See More
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