George Washington & The Revolutionary War
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Experience the American Revolutionary War like you've never experienced before. When you own an original, authentic newspaper featuring coverage of the Revolutionary War, you will discover what it felt like to live at that time and read about the momentous events taking place.
Five different British titles from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #559420
January 1, 1760
An interesting lot of five newspapers, all different titles, from Great Britain. You receive at least one from each decade covering 1760's thru the 1790's, and all are in nice condition. Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
Boston Massacre tension...
Item #580193
May 12, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 12, 1770 An inside page has a report with some concerns in the Cabinet Council relating to America, including "...the troops are withdrawn from Boston & will not be sent there again until the Civil Magistrate calls for their assistance..." which is likely in response to the recent Boston Massacre. Also mention that: "...a ... See More
1773 masthead engraving by Paul Revere...
Item #591175
April 26, 1773
THE BOSTON GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, April 26, 1773 One of the prime features of this issue is the engraving in the masthead. Not only is it a nice political statement--showing the dove of peace being set free from its "cage" by the Liberty figure with the skyline of Boston in the background--but it was engraved by Paul Revere.
Page 2 has a bit beginning: "Governor Hutch... See More
Both Indian and tea troubles...
Item #568671
January 11, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 11, 1774
* America Indians & tea troubles
* Pre Revolutionary War original
An inside page has a report taken from the New York Gazette includes: "A letter from Detroit...says 'From the general behaviour of the Indians of the different nations in these upper countries we have great reason to expect considerable tr
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* America Indians & tea troubles
* Pre Revolutionary War original
An inside page has a report taken from the New York Gazette includes: "A letter from Detroit...says 'From the general behaviour of the Indians of the different nations in these upper countries we have great reason to expect considerable tr
Both Indian and tea troubles...
Item #570776
January 11, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 11, 1774 An inside page has a report taken from the New York Gazette includes: "A letter from Detroit...says 'From the general behaviour of the Indians of the different nations in these upper countries we have great reason to expect considerable trouble from them...they are often killing both English & French traders...they are encourage
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Prelude to the Revolutionary War...
Item #568697
March 22, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 22, 1774
* Revolutionary War prelude
Most of the front page is taken up with a letter datelined "Boston, New England, Feb. 3, 1774" concerning an address of various named men in Boston to the governor & which begins: "Your Excellency is pleased to inform us that you are 'required to signify to the Houses his Majesty'... See More
Taxing the Americans, and more...
Item #576425
March 24, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 24, 1774 An inside page has an item headed: "America to Great Britain" which begins: "Can any man be said to have a property in that, which another can be right take from him when he pleases, without his consent?.." with the remainder of this full-column take consisting of a series of questions, including: "...Are not the represen... See More
Predicting the Revolutionary War... Gage warns the Bostonians...
Item #598591
October 17, 1774
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Oct. 17, 1774 The front page has a report from Boston during this critical time which includes a very prophetic statement: "There are at present about 2400 well disciplined troops in and about Boston...Madness, distraction, and rebellion fill the people & I expect direful consequences..." with more. Also on the ftpg. is a report that the ... See More
The Suffolk Resolves...
Item #567766
November 1, 1774
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1774 The first 3 pages of text contain reports from the "Debates in the House of Commons" relative to the situation in America. Another nice report is headed: "Causes of the Present Discontent & Commotion in America" which includes a list of 13 reasons (see photos), the first of which reads: "The stamp act, by which dut... See More
Three Revolutionary War newspapers, with war news...
Item #215703
January 1, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE (three issues) England, dated 1775, 1776, and 1777 - all with war news.
The set of issues contain 8 pages/each, from during the Revolutionary War., each containing actual Revolutionary War news. The issues also include a wide variety of additional content including news reports, political reports, advertisements, etc., which give a flavor of life in England during... See More
Will stand against tyranny & oppression...
Item #549058
February 18, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, February 18, 1775 Dated exactly 2 months before the battle of Lexington & Concord and an early issue of this newspaper, being volume one, issue 12.
The back page has an interesting letter concerning relations with England, which mentions in part: "...we can assure you, from the knowledge we have of the sentiments of the inhabitants, that... See More
The violence in Boston...
Item #576022
March 1, 1775
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 1, 1775
* Boston violence increasing
Page 2 has some news from America which includes: "...the petitioners very sincerely lament the unhappy differences which have already arisen between Great Britain & her colonies, & cannot without great concern & abhorrence, reflect upon that felicitous spirit which hath broken out with su... See More
Leading to the Revolutionary War...
Item #552715
March 7, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, March 7, 1775
* Prelude to the revolutionary war
* American colonists coming together
Page 2 has a report from the General Assembly of New York which includes: "...the enemies of American cannot infer a disunion of the colonies..." and more (see).
Another page has a nice letter taking over a full column which includes in part: "...the A... See More
Edmund Burke... on America...
Item #575516
March 23, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Mar. 23, 1775 The entire front page is taken up with the continuation of a speech concerning "...an engrossed Bill...for restraining the Commerce & prohibiting the Fishery of the four New England Provinces & their dependencies on the Banks of Newfoundland". An inside page has a nice article beginning: "Patriots have generally been held ... See More
The death warrant for America...
Item #579574
March 27, 1775
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 27, 1775 Page 2 has: "There are advices from Philadelphia...which mention that the King's speech...has been received & is called 'The Death Warrant of American'...mention also that a ship...had arrived at New York a short time after the non-importation agreement took place...attempted to land...but could not...".
Four ... See More
Governor of Connecticut...
Item #218834
April 8, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 8, 1775.
* Governor of Connecticut
Pg. 3 has a report concerning the governor of Connecticut proclaiming a day of public fasting & prayer, in part reading: "....still holding the rod of correction over us by threatening the loss of our privileges and liberties--exhorting all ministers and people to mourn & beg pardon for their sins,... See More
Early report on the battle of Lexington & Concord...
Item #574113
May 1, 1775
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1775 The first five pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, headed: "Governor Johnson's Speech on the Motion for an Address to His Majesty Respecting the Situation of Affairs in America..." continued from a previous issue. Terrific reading (see photos for portions).
Another fine art
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Another fine art
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
Item #573144
July 1, 1775
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage. This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm was... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
Item #577293
July 1, 1775
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage. This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm was... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... Ethan Allen takes Ticonderoga...
Item #579974
August 3, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1775 Page 2 has the printing of a great: "Proclamation" from Quebec signed in type by: Guy Carleton, reading in part: "Whereas a rebellion prevails in many of his Majesty's colonies in America...and whereas many of the said rebels have with an armed force made incursions of late into this province, attacking & carrying away from t... See More
American troops deserting?
Item #566628
August 29, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 29, 1775 Pg. 2 has a brief item noting: "...that several of the Provincials had deserted to General Gage, that many others had retired to their families & that a flux had attacked their camp which carried off numbers."
Most of page 5 is taken up with: "A Copy of General Bugoyne's Answer to General Lee, dated July 8, 1775..." whic... 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
Edmund Burke Speech...
Item #566713
September 7, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, September 7, 1775
* Edmund Burke Speech
* Revolutionary War original
The entire front page is a continuation of: "The Speech of Edmund Burke on Moving his Resolutions for Conciliation with the Colonies" which also takes all of page 2 and a bit of page 3 as well.
Page 3 has a very nice report from Williamsburg concerning an ordinance fo... See More
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
Item #552729
September 14, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 14, 1775 An inside page has an article relating to the evacuation of Boston (see). And yet another page is almost entirely taken up with various items relating to the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...arrived in town from Long Island & informs us that 13 men of war & transports were lying at anchor in Oyster -pod Bay, near Gardiner's I... See More
Instructions on who to recruit into service...
Item #573627
September 18, 1775
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, September 18, 1775
* General Horatio Gates
* Instructions on who to recruit into service
Almost half of the front page is taken up with a 1770 letter from Governor T. Hutchinson of Massachusetts relating, in part, to recent Acts of Parliament. Page 2 has over a column of news headed: "America" with reports datelined Newport, New London, New... See More
From the Revolutionary War...
Item #566715
September 23, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 23, 1775 Pages 2 & 3 have a nice report from the "Committee Chamber" beginning: "Whereas it has been reported that there is an intention formed by some if the inhabitants of this city of publicly exposing & punishing, before conviction, certain persons supposed to be unfriendly to the cause of liberty..." with mor... See More
John Hancock... Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
Item #571251
October 1, 1775
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1775 The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the fatal effects of the succes
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Early Revolutionary War... John Hancock weds...
Item #559329
October 16, 1775
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 16, 1775
* Rare title from Revolutionary War
* John Hancock marries
* Early in the war
On page 2 under "London" are early war reports "copied" from Towne's Pennsylvania Evening Post, including an extract of a letter from New York, beginning: "We were suddenly alarmed this morning about half past ... See More
The early months of the Revolutionary War...
Item #562214
October 17, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 17, 1775
* Early into the Revolutionary War
A page 2 item includes: "...the deepest concern at the unjustifiable proceedings of some of your Majesty's colonies in America...abhorrence of them...With regret & indignation we see colonies, which owe their existence...to this their parent country, unnaturally regardless of the fostering h... See More
Analyzing Bunker Hill...
Item #566718
October 19, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, October 19, 1775 Page 2 has an interesting letter which has critical comments on the results of what would appear to be the Battle of Bunker Hill, with mention: "...I have the highest idea of Gen. Howe's military character yet cannot help wondering how he came to suffer the Provincials to escape & even carry off their dead when drove ... See More
Ireland considers the troubles in America...
Item #562225
October 21, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 21, 1775
* Ireland considers the troubles in America
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Page 2 has a letter from Middletown, Connecticut and a letter from Norfolk, Virginia, the latter having news from New York noting: "...that a skirmish lately happened between the town militia & the crew of a man of war...no account of ... See More
Ireland considers the troubles in America...
Item #562226
October 21, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October, 21, 1775
* Parliamentary Debates in Ireland
* The American Revolution
Page 2 has a letter from Middletown, Connecticut and a letter from Norfolk, Virginia, the latter having news from New York noting: "...that a skirmish lately happened between the town militia & the crew of a man of war...no account of any thing mat... See More
Early moments of the Revolutionary War...
Item #563609
October 24, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 24, 1775
An inside page has an item beginning: "Ruin and desolation sufficient will the war between England and America occasion, if confined to them as the sold combatants; but what havoc will there be if the Indians are to be drawn into the same!...An Indian War...is of all others the most savage..." and more (see). Another page inc... See More
Death of Peyton Randolph... The Revolutionary War...
Item #583004
October 25, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1775 Does this newspaper not have one of the most beautiful & decorative mastheads of the Revolutionary War? Plus it is in great condition as well.
Most of the front page is taken up with letters headed: "Further Account of Tom. Hutchinson's Assiduity in Rooting up our ONCE happy Constitution and of hi... See More
Americans will not submit to be slaves...
Item #562220
October 28, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 28, 1775
* Americans as slaves?
* Reports from Parliament
Page 2 has a letter from Cambridge beginning: "The enemy are endeavouring to annoy our new post with shot & bombs...we sustained a small loss. We seldom return the fire...Unless very large reinforcements arrive there will not be another engagement this year as we ha... See More
From early in the Revolutionary War...
Item #565874
October 28, 1775
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 28, 1775
* Early into the Revolutionary War
* Rare title from the enemy
This issue has several items relating to the Revolutionary War, portions including: "...an account that Halifax, in Nova Scotia, is taken by the Provincials...it was taken by sea; 1500 Provincial troops...they found there 7000 stand of arms...As the King's tro... See More
Gage gives up his command to Howe...
Item #212607
November 4, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1775 Pages 1, 2, and 3 contains a series of letters to and from Governor Thomas Gage, who had recently been recalled to England, giving up his command of British forces in America to Gen. Howe. Each is signed by him in type, and one--which appears on the front page--gives a warning to his people with his closing remark: "...hope th
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Capture of Ethan Allen...
Item #580076
November 4, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 4, 1775 An item inside notes: "We have lately held a grand Indian treaty at Albany...Fifteen hundred Indians attended from the Six Nations; they offered their assistance to the United Colonies; whenever we should desire them to lift the hatchet against the invaders of our country or their abettors...They were only desired to stand neuter." (see photos)... See More
Letter from Ethan Allen on being taken prisoner...
Item #580079
November 9, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 9, 1775 Page 2 includes: "...a letter from Ethan Allen, who styles himself a Colonel in the provincial service, & was taken prisoner in the late skirmish near Montreal, to Gen. Prescott." dated Sept. 25, 1775. A portion of the letter includes: "...I find myself prisoner, and in irons...I expect an honourable and humane treatment as an of... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... General Burgoyne...
Item #556682
November 16, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia\, November 16, 1775 Almost the entire front page is taken up with an: "Extract of a Letter from General Burgoyne to a Noble Lord, dated Boston, June 25." and the entirety of the letter deals with the battle of Bunker Hill, beginning by setting the geographic layout of the Boston area: "Boston is a peninsula joined to the main land on... See More
Repealing the Boston Port Bill, and more...
Item #575494
November 23, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 23, 1775 All of pg. 1 & most of pg. 2 are taken up with a letter headed in part: "An Humble Address & Earnest Appeal to Those Respectable Personages in Great Britain...to Decide whether a Connection with or a Separation from the Continental Colonies of America be most for the National Advantage..." (see photos).
An inside pg. article... 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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Culture of wine...
Item #120732
December 2, 1775
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775
* Revolutionary War
* Culture of wine
Within the 30 pages of this issue is a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America (see for portions).
Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines further Illustrated", pl... See More
Culture of Wine... The situation in America... Both plates present...
Item #561724
December 2, 1775
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775
* Culture of wine
* Revolutionary War in America
The 30 pages of this issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America (see for portions).
Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vi... See More
Culture of Wine... The situation in America... Both plates present...
Item #561725
December 2, 1775
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775
* Culture of wine
* Rev. War in America
The 30 pages of this issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America (see photos for portions).
Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines F... See More
Culture of Wine... The situation in America...
Item #561726
December 2, 1775
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775
* Culture of wine
* Revolutionary War in America
The 30 pages of this issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America (see for portions).
Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vine... See More
Culture of Wine... The situation in America...
Item #561727
December 2, 1775
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 The 30 pages of this issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America (see photos for portions).
Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a wide... See More
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