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* Revolutionary War start very close
* re. Boston Massacre - tensions
.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inside page has a report with some concerns in the Cabinet Council relating to America, including "...the troops are withdrawn from Boston & will not be sent there again until the Civil Magistrate calls for their assistance..."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 likel... See More $58.00
* Reverend Whitefield
Page 2 has a brief notice stating: "The Rev. Whitefield is in good health in Georgia, and proposes to return to England next spring."
Another page 2 item is headed: "America" has reports from Williamsburgh and Charles-Town (Charleston), South Carolina, as seen in the photos below.
Page 3 has... See More $38.00
* The troubling tea situation in America
* Pre Revolutionary War original
An inside pg. has a report taken from the New York Gazette with content concerning the troubling tea situation, including: "...summons from Gov. Hutchinson to consider a petition of the Tea Commissioners in this town praying to resign themselve... See More $69.00
* The troubling tea situation in America
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions build
Page two has a report from New York which mentions an advertisement addressed to "The Members of the Assoc. of the Sons of Liberty"…there were several letters received from the Committee of Correspondence of the town of Bo... See More $72.00
* The troubling tea situation in America
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions build
Page two has a report from New York which mentions an advertisement addressed to "The Members of the Assoc. of the Sons of Liberty"…there were several letters received from the Committee of Correspondence of the town of Boston…relat... See More $72.00
* Prelude to the Revolutionary War
* Trade tensions w/ American Colonies
Some smudging to portions of the front page but causing no loss of readability, otherwise very nice & complete in 8 pages. Pg. 2 has a bit reading in part: "...merchants trading to Boston made an application...praying to be heard before the bil... See More $53.00
* 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's dis... See More $63.00
* re. Boston Port Bill
* America to stand or fall
Almost two-thirds of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Thoughts on the Act for Making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec".
An inside page has items headed: "America" which includes an item datelined from Philadelphia notes: "...an express ar... See More $56.00
The first 3 pages of text contain reports from the "Debates in the House o... See More $220.00
* Americans call to arms
An inside page has over a full column of text headed "Extract of a Letter from New York" which has some great reading on events just prior to the outbreak of war in the colonies, with bits including: "...deliberations of the General Congress; but every thing they are about is endeavoured to be kep... See More $53.00
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 ... See More $227.00
* Troubles in the American Colonies
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions - Rare title from the U.S.
A front page item is concerning the Six Nations of Indians (see photos).
Page 2 has a great item from the House of Lords concerning the troubles with the colonies, carrying over to pg. 3 as well.
The back p... See More $175.00
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 ... See More $270.00
* 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 $47.00
* Prelude to the revolutionary war
* American colonists coming together
* Original from the enemy
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 photo).
Another page has a nice letter taking over a full column wh... See More $49.00
* 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 $180.00
* Rare item...
* Worcester notes...
The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the continuation of: "Commencement Exercises-Extracts from the Charge given to the Graduates by the Provost."
A page 3 item from London notes that the ministers are considering establishing a... See More $240.00
* British not in favor of the Revolutionary War
The entire front page is taken up with "The Speech of the Honorable Henry Temple Luttrell", presumably in Parliament, which includes near the beginning:
* "Upon a former occasion I presumed to state a few of my sentiments to the House relative to the ... See More $270.00
* Battle of Bunker Hill
* Ethan Allen - Fort Ticonderoga
* Revolutionary War original
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 ... See More $235.00
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 $51.00
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 $290.00
* 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 $57.00
* 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 $65.00
* Early into the Revolutionary War
* Original 18th century reading from the enemy
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 count... See More $49.00
* re. Bunker Hill
* Rare American title
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 Provinc... See More $300.00
* 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 $48.00
Five different British titles from the 1760's - 1790's...
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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.
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Just before the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 12, 1770 * Revolutionary War start very close
* re. Boston Massacre - tensions
.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 likel... See More $58.00
America's future, before the Revolutionary War... Rev. Whitefield in Georgia...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1770 * Reverend Whitefield
Page 2 has a brief notice stating: "The Rev. Whitefield is in good health in Georgia, and proposes to return to England next spring."
Another page 2 item is headed: "America" has reports from Williamsburgh and Charles-Town (Charleston), South Carolina, as seen in the photos below.
Page 3 has... See More $38.00
Colonial Boston...
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THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, MA, August 26, 1773
* Pre Revolutionary War - Pre Boston Tea Party
* Early Southern slaves arrive - Charleston
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four
months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from
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* Pre Revolutionary War - Pre Boston Tea Party
* Early Southern slaves arrive - Charleston
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four
months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from
Both Indian and tea troubles...
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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 trouble from
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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 trouble from
Both Indian and tea troubles...
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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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The troubling tea situation in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 20, 1774 * The troubling tea situation in America
* Pre Revolutionary War original
An inside pg. has a report taken from the New York Gazette with content concerning the troubling tea situation, including: "...summons from Gov. Hutchinson to consider a petition of the Tea Commissioners in this town praying to resign themselve... See More $69.00
The troubling tea situation in America…
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, February 8, 1774 * The troubling tea situation in America
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions build
Page two has a report from New York which mentions an advertisement addressed to "The Members of the Assoc. of the Sons of Liberty"…there were several letters received from the Committee of Correspondence of the town of Bo... See More $72.00
The troubling tea situation in America…
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, February 8, 1774 * The troubling tea situation in America
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions build
Page two has a report from New York which mentions an advertisement addressed to "The Members of the Assoc. of the Sons of Liberty"…there were several letters received from the Committee of Correspondence of the town of Boston…relat... See More $72.00
Prelude to the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 19, 1774 * Prelude to the Revolutionary War
* Trade tensions w/ American Colonies
Some smudging to portions of the front page but causing no loss of readability, otherwise very nice & complete in 8 pages. Pg. 2 has a bit reading in part: "...merchants trading to Boston made an application...praying to be heard before the bil... See More $53.00
Prelude to the Revolutionary War...
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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's dis... See More $63.00
Taxing the Americans, and more...
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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
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Terrific content on relations between England & the colonies...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, April 2, 1774 An inside page has a lengthy document headed: "To The King's Most Excellent Majesty" which begins: "I have paid some attention to a whole squadron of rhetorical arguments relative to the present dispute between Great Britain & her charter colonies in America…" setting the tone for the remainder of this article, ta... See More
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On the Boston Port Bill, we either "stand or fall"...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 30, 1774* re. Boston Port Bill
* America to stand or fall
Almost two-thirds of the ftpg. is taken up with: "Thoughts on the Act for Making more effectual Provision for the Government of the Province of Quebec".
An inside page has items headed: "America" which includes an item datelined from Philadelphia notes: "...an express ar... See More $56.00
First-hand account of human bondage in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1774 An inside page has an: Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Savannah in Georgia dated April 20 to his Friend at New York which takes close to two columns, in which he discusses the troubled relationship with the Indians in the South, plus some other items as well. This is followed by a few news items including one bit noting: The city of A... See More
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The Boston Port Bill takes effect...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 21, 1774 Pg. 2 has some items from Boston dated June 2 which includes: "His Majesty's ships, frigates & schooners are now placed in such a manner in our harbour as to prevent any vessels going out or coming in, agreeable to the Act of Parliament for blocking up the said harbour, which took place yesterday so that we have reason to expect that in a... See More
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The Suffolk Resolves...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1774 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 until 1907.The first 3 pages of text contain reports from the "Debates in the House o... See More $220.00
Preparing for the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 29, 1774 * Americans call to arms
An inside page has over a full column of text headed "Extract of a Letter from New York" which has some great reading on events just prior to the outbreak of war in the colonies, with bits including: "...deliberations of the General Congress; but every thing they are about is endeavoured to be kep... See More $53.00
A Set of 3 Revolutionary War Era issues...
From London... Contains War News!
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE (Three issues) from 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 ... See More $227.00
Congress petitions to King of England...
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THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, January, 1775 Formatted very much like the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but a considerably less common title. Near the back is "Domestic Intelligence" with various news of the day including reports concerning America, such as: "...particulars of a petition to be presented to parliament in the present alarming situat... See More
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Troubles with the colonies...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, February 7, 1775 * Troubles in the American Colonies
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions - Rare title from the U.S.
A front page item is concerning the Six Nations of Indians (see photos).
Page 2 has a great item from the House of Lords concerning the troubles with the colonies, carrying over to pg. 3 as well.
The back p... See More $175.00
Will stand against tyranny & oppression...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 ... See More $270.00
The violence in Boston...
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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 $47.00
Leading to the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, March 7, 1775* Prelude to the revolutionary war
* American colonists coming together
* Original from the enemy
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 photo).
Another page has a nice letter taking over a full column wh... See More $49.00
Edmund Burke... on America...
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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
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A Poem on the troubles in America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1775.
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
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*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
Governor of Connecticut...
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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 $180.00
Early report on the battle of Lexington & Concord...
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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
From 1775... "...desire to be taxed by their own representatives..."
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, May 27, 1775 * Rare item...
* Worcester notes...
The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the continuation of: "Commencement Exercises-Extracts from the Charge given to the Graduates by the Provost."
A page 3 item from London notes that the ministers are considering establishing a... See More $240.00
Battle of Lexington & Concord... Map of Boston...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1775 Certainly a prime feature of this issue is the very nice foldout map headed: "A Map of 100 Miles Round Boston" showing just that with much detail (see). This map measures about 9 by 10 inches, is nearly close-trimmed at a portion of the bottom and has some ink off-setting from having been folded against itself for over 225 years. Oth... See More
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British not in favor of the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1775* British not in favor of the Revolutionary War
The entire front page is taken up with "The Speech of the Honorable Henry Temple Luttrell", presumably in Parliament, which includes near the beginning:
* "Upon a former occasion I presumed to state a few of my sentiments to the House relative to the ... See More $270.00
The Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 20, 1775
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
... See More
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* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
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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
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Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
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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
$355.00
Gage offers pardon, but not to Adams or Hancock...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 20, 1775 Page 2 has a report beginning: "Lt. Gen. Gage...gives an account that the town of Boston continued to be surrounded by a large body of Rebel Provincials...the Rebels had been burning houses..." and continues with: "...Gen. Gage had published a Proclamation offering his Majesty's pardon to all persons who should immediately lay down ... See More
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Battle of Bunker Hill... Ethan Allen takes Ticonderoga...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 3, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill
* Ethan Allen - Fort Ticonderoga
* Revolutionary War original
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 ... See More $235.00
Revolutionary War in it's infancy.....
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 22, 1775 Page 3 has a letter from New York which includes: "...wait upon our Provincial Congress now sitting in this city with the news that the Indian nations are determined not to act against the Colonies...that even the Canadian Indians are our friends...A regular army of 70,000 men is to be immediately raised; all ranks of people are in arms. Se... See More
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American troops deserting?
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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 $51.00
Includes a diagram of the fort at Bunker's Hill...
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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 $290.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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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
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Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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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&#... See More
$65.00
Instructions on who to recruit into service...
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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 $57.00
From the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, 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 libert... See More
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John Hancock... Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
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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
... See More
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John Hancock... Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
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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 success of
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Mention of the Battle of Bunker Hill and Lexington & Concord...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, October, 10, 1775
* Bunker Hill
* Lexington & Concord
A page 2 report from Cambridge begins: "The miserable tools of tyranny in Boston appear to be now somewhat conscious of their infamy in burning Charlestown...one of them in Mrs. Draper's paper asserts that the Provincials, on the 17th of June, after firing out
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* Bunker Hill
* Lexington & Concord
A page 2 report from Cambridge begins: "The miserable tools of tyranny in Boston appear to be now somewhat conscious of their infamy in burning Charlestown...one of them in Mrs. Draper's paper asserts that the Provincials, on the 17th of June, after firing out
Early Revolutionary War... John Hancock weds...
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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 $65.00
The early months of the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 17, 1775 * Early into the Revolutionary War
* Original 18th century reading from the enemy
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 count... See More $49.00
Analyzing Bunker Hill...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, October 19, 1775 * re. Bunker Hill
* Rare American title
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 Provinc... See More $300.00
Ireland considers the troubles in America...
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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 $48.00
