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THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1730. See the photo below for an example of this title from our archives. A "typical" newspaper from this period in time--from before George Washington was born! As the title would suggest, there are many advertisements, some quite fascinating.Also a partial red-inked tax stamp. An archivale repair at the spine margin. Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have the format as shown. Measures about 12"x9", four pages.

121028

12.h5.2005

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THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 15, 1730 (issue number 35). A "typical" newspaper from this period in time--from before George Washington was born! As the title would suggest, there are many advertisements, some which are quite fascinating. The issue also contains a full red-inked tax stamp. An archival repair at the spine margin is present (see image). The issue measures approximately 9 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches and is complete in 4 pages.  Well inked for easy reading.  In unusually good condition.

THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, March 15, 1730 (issue number 35). A "typical" newspaper from this period in time--from before George Washington was born! As the title would suggest, there are many advertisements, some which are quite fascinating. The issue also contains a full red-inked tax stamp. An archival repair at the spine margin is present (see image). The issue measures approximately 9 1/4 by 11 3/4 inches and is complete in 4 pages. Well inked for easy reading. In unusually good condition.

Issue number 35...

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1734-01-01

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL, OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, 1734  A nice "typical" newspaper from England from the time when George Washington was just two years old!  Various news and many ads, a few of which have small illustrations. Complete in 4 pages & measuring about 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches and in nice condition. The photo below  is "generic" but the issue you receive will have a similar look and will be dated 1733 or 1734.

THE COUNTRY JOURNAL, OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, 1734 A nice "typical" newspaper from England from the time when George Washington was just two years old! Various news and many ads, a few of which have small illustrations. Complete in 4 pages & measuring about 10 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches and in nice condition. The photo below is "generic" but the issue you receive will have a similar look and will be dated 1733 or 1734.

121035

1.48.2006

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1754-06-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, from London, England dated June, 1754 Inside has: Account of a Journey from Williamsburgh (Williamsburg) to the French fort, near the Lake Erie, in Virginia. Lengthy and detailed with several mentions of George Washington. Octavo-size, approx. 40 pgs., with a full/title index pg. A great item from the onset of the French and Indian War!  The earliest mention of George Washington (in a magazine/newspaper) we have ever encountered.  Please note the staining on the key content (see images).  The price reflects the condition of the issue.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, from London, England dated June, 1754 Inside has: Account of a Journey from Williamsburgh (Williamsburg) to the French fort, near the Lake Erie, in Virginia. Lengthy and detailed with several mentions of George Washington. Octavo-size, approx. 40 pgs., with a full/title index pg. A great item from the onset of the French and Indian War! The earliest mention of George Washington (in a magazine/newspaper) we have ever encountered. Please note the staining on the key content (see images). The price reflects the condition of the issue.

120817

5.49.2008

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<div>THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1754.   * Very early George Washington * America Colonies Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three times (in the account). The first reference to Washington states that in October of 1753, he was dispatched by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to require the French ...in a solemn manner, to withdraw from the banks of the Ohio, which they were persisting to fortify... The account continues and states that the French refused, and orders were received from England to use force to extricate the French. As a result, forces from several provinces ...were ordered to form a camp upon the Ohio... While the forces gathered, the French ...pushed their encroachments still farther, and committed yet mor open hostilities. The account later states that French forced a surrender at a fort and the officer and his men marched out. This group eventually met reinforcements ...and then with 150 men, under the command of lieut. col. Washington...they entrenched themselves at Redstone creek... Says a camp was formed and five wagons of provisions were dispatched for its support .When the French gained intelligence of the situation, they ...detachd a party of...men to intercept them; but Captain Washington immediately marched with 45 men to sustain them, and a skirmish ensued, in which all the French were either killed or taken prisoners.... A fine account, and early for Washington who is mentioned three times. Octavo-size, 44 pages, has a full/title index page with an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead, good condition. Note: Lacking map & plate called for.</div>

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1754. * Very early George Washington * America Colonies Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three times (in the account). The first reference to Washington states that in October of 1753, he was dispatched by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to require the French ...in a solemn manner, to withdraw from the banks of the Ohio, which they were persisting to fortify... The account continues and states that the French refused, and orders were received from England to use force to extricate the French. As a result, forces from several provinces ...were ordered to form a camp upon the Ohio... While the forces gathered, the French ...pushed their encroachments still farther, and committed yet mor open hostilities. The account later states that French forced a surrender at a fort and the officer and his men marched out. This group eventually met reinforcements ...and then with 150 men, under the command of lieut. col. Washington...they entrenched themselves at Redstone creek... Says a camp was formed and five wagons of provisions were dispatched for its support .When the French gained intelligence of the situation, they ...detachd a party of...men to intercept them; but Captain Washington immediately marched with 45 men to sustain them, and a skirmish ensued, in which all the French were either killed or taken prisoners.... A fine account, and early for Washington who is mentioned three times. Octavo-size, 44 pages, has a full/title index page with an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead, good condition. Note: Lacking map & plate called for.

539338

10.43.2007

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1754-07-01

<div>THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1754   * Very early George Washington * America Colonies Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three times (in the account). The first reference to Washington states that in October of 1753, he was dispatched by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to require the French ...in a solemn manner, to withdraw from the banks of the Ohio, which they were persisting to fortify... The account continues and states that the French refused, and orders were received from England to use force to extricate the French. As a result, forces from several provinces ...were ordered to form a camp upon the Ohio... While the forces gathered, the French ...pushed their encroachments still farther, and committed yet mor open hostilities. The account later states that French forced a surrender at a fort and the officer and his men marched out. This group eventually met reinforcements ...and then with 150 men, under the command of lieut. col. Washington...they entrenched themselves at Redstone creek... Says a camp was formed and five wagons of provisions were dispatched for its support .When the French gained intelligence of the situation, they ...detachd a party of...men to intercept them; but Captain Washington immediately marched with 45 men to sustain them, and a skirmish ensued, in which all the French were either killed or taken prisoners.... A fine account, and early for Washington who is mentioned three times. Octavo-size, 44 pages, has a full/title index page with an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead, nice condition. Note: Lacking map called for.</div>

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1754 * Very early George Washington * America Colonies Inside has the continuation of an Account of the Encroachments made by the French on the British Settlements in America. In the account are the various measures taken by British to prevent the encroachments, including an expedition led by George Washington, who is mentioned three times (in the account). The first reference to Washington states that in October of 1753, he was dispatched by Governor Dinwiddie of Virginia to require the French ...in a solemn manner, to withdraw from the banks of the Ohio, which they were persisting to fortify... The account continues and states that the French refused, and orders were received from England to use force to extricate the French. As a result, forces from several provinces ...were ordered to form a camp upon the Ohio... While the forces gathered, the French ...pushed their encroachments still farther, and committed yet mor open hostilities. The account later states that French forced a surrender at a fort and the officer and his men marched out. This group eventually met reinforcements ...and then with 150 men, under the command of lieut. col. Washington...they entrenched themselves at Redstone creek... Says a camp was formed and five wagons of provisions were dispatched for its support .When the French gained intelligence of the situation, they ...detachd a party of...men to intercept them; but Captain Washington immediately marched with 45 men to sustain them, and a skirmish ensued, in which all the French were either killed or taken prisoners.... A fine account, and early for Washington who is mentioned three times. Octavo-size, 44 pages, has a full/title index page with an engraving of St. Johns Gate in the masthead, nice condition. Note: Lacking map called for.

541244

1.6.2008

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1755 * Early Mention of George Washington A very nice magazine from the late 18th century 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 in 1731 and lasting until 1907. There are no less than two high points in this issue, the first being an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of  "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. There is also a report reading in part: "The poor men who suffered at the meadows with colonel Washington recommend to your favour as they were disabled in the service of their country...".  This is very early & rather rare mention of George Washington, when he was just 23 years old. The very first article in this magazine: "Account of the British Settlements in N. America" which is continued from a previous issue related to this map & takes over 3 1/2 pgs. Another page has an article: "Observations on the Map of America in the Present Magazine" Among other items of interest in this magazine are: * A Message from his Excellency Arthur Dobbs, Esq., Governor of North Carolina, to the General Assembly held at Newburn... [New Bern]" * "A Particular Account of the Death of Mr.. Professor Richmann...who was Killed Whilst he was Making an Electrical Experiment" which also includes two illustrations (see) * "Journal of Public Transactions in America" * An article which begins: "In the instruction given by Somerset County in Virginia to the representatives in the assembly, is the following passage..." * Full back page is a chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in July, 1755" You get the complete 46 page issue measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches, with full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. The issue is in excellent condition. This issue does not contain the map called for on the title page.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, July, 1755 * Early Mention of George Washington A very nice magazine from the late 18th century 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 in 1731 and lasting until 1907. There are no less than two high points in this issue, the first being an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. There is also a report reading in part: "The poor men who suffered at the meadows with colonel Washington recommend to your favour as they were disabled in the service of their country...". This is very early & rather rare mention of George Washington, when he was just 23 years old. The very first article in this magazine: "Account of the British Settlements in N. America" which is continued from a previous issue related to this map & takes over 3 1/2 pgs. Another page has an article: "Observations on the Map of America in the Present Magazine" Among other items of interest in this magazine are: * A Message from his Excellency Arthur Dobbs, Esq., Governor of North Carolina, to the General Assembly held at Newburn... [New Bern]" * "A Particular Account of the Death of Mr.. Professor Richmann...who was Killed Whilst he was Making an Electrical Experiment" which also includes two illustrations (see) * "Journal of Public Transactions in America" * An article which begins: "In the instruction given by Somerset County in Virginia to the representatives in the assembly, is the following passage..." * Full back page is a chart of: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in July, 1755" You get the complete 46 page issue measuring 5 by 8 1/4 inches, with full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. The issue is in excellent condition. This issue does not contain the map called for on the title page.

562525

9.12.2009

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1755 * Early George Washington (23 yrs. old) * French & Indian War original * Battle of Lake George This issue begins with a lengthy extract from * View of the Incroachments of the French in America... which chronicles events of the war, mentioning that in 1754 "...a body of 1100 French and Indians attacked Major Washington, commander of the Virginia forces who had then with him only 300 men, and obliged him to surrender upon article of capitulation...", being a very early mention of Washington and the surrender of Fort Necessity. He was 23 years old at the time. In the "Historical Chronicle" section is a report from "Charles Town in America" with much about the Indians. There is also a detailed letter about the British victory at Battle of Lake George, which mentions the capture of "baron de Dieskau", the French general, signed in type: W. Johnson, the British commanding officer. Much more war-related content in the "Journal of the War in America". Octavo-size, 44 pgs., has a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate in the masthead.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1755 * Early George Washington (23 yrs. old) * French & Indian War original * Battle of Lake George This issue begins with a lengthy extract from * View of the Incroachments of the French in America... which chronicles events of the war, mentioning that in 1754 "...a body of 1100 French and Indians attacked Major Washington, commander of the Virginia forces who had then with him only 300 men, and obliged him to surrender upon article of capitulation...", being a very early mention of Washington and the surrender of Fort Necessity. He was 23 years old at the time. In the "Historical Chronicle" section is a report from "Charles Town in America" with much about the Indians. There is also a detailed letter about the British victory at Battle of Lake George, which mentions the capture of "baron de Dieskau", the French general, signed in type: W. Johnson, the British commanding officer. Much more war-related content in the "Journal of the War in America". Octavo-size, 44 pgs., has a full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate in the masthead.

544669

2.51.2008

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1757-03-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757  A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War 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 in 1731 and lasting until 1907. The first 2 1/2 pages has reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the territories in America mention'd in the treaty of Utrecht; of several Indian traders seized by the French on the Ohio, and sent prisoners to France, but afterwards enlarged on the interposition of Lord Albemarle; and of the murder of Mr. Jumonville by a party of English under Major Washington. We have also...given an account...of the expedition & defeat of General Braddock..." with more (see). Rare & very early mention of George Washington and great to have his name on the first page. Another article: "Account of a Colony of Jews in the East Indies" begins: "Not long ago I accidentally met with a New account of the East Indies, by Capt. Alexander Hamilton, in which, among other curious particulars, he says...that at the city of Couchin in times of old was a republic of Jews who were once so numerous that they could recon about 80,000 families but at present they are reduced to 4000. They have a synagogue at Couchin..." with more (see). This articles takes about a page. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news events of the day which includes some American reports & mention. Other articles of interest within this issue include: *  "The Philosophy of Earthquakes" *  "Further Observations on Bees" *  "Observations on the Structure of the Cuckoo" *  "Chinese Manner of Laying out Gardens" *  "Reply to the Answer to the Quaker's Apology" Included are both plates called for, one of which is a foldout (see). Complete in 50 pages, measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches with a full title/index page which includes an engraving of St. John's Gate. Very nice condition.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1757 A very nice magazine from during the French & Indian War 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 in 1731 and lasting until 1907. The first 2 1/2 pages has reports from the French & Indian War in America, including five letters written by General Braddock datelined Williamsburgh and Alexandria. In the introductory comments on the first page is mention that: "...concerning the territories in America mention'd in the treaty of Utrecht; of several Indian traders seized by the French on the Ohio, and sent prisoners to France, but afterwards enlarged on the interposition of Lord Albemarle; and of the murder of Mr. Jumonville by a party of English under Major Washington. We have also...given an account...of the expedition & defeat of General Braddock..." with more (see). Rare & very early mention of George Washington and great to have his name on the first page. Another article: "Account of a Colony of Jews in the East Indies" begins: "Not long ago I accidentally met with a New account of the East Indies, by Capt. Alexander Hamilton, in which, among other curious particulars, he says...that at the city of Couchin in times of old was a republic of Jews who were once so numerous that they could recon about 80,000 families but at present they are reduced to 4000. They have a synagogue at Couchin..." with more (see). This articles takes about a page. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news events of the day which includes some American reports & mention. Other articles of interest within this issue include: * "The Philosophy of Earthquakes" * "Further Observations on Bees" * "Observations on the Structure of the Cuckoo" * "Chinese Manner of Laying out Gardens" * "Reply to the Answer to the Quaker's Apology" Included are both plates called for, one of which is a foldout (see). Complete in 50 pages, measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches with a full title/index page which includes an engraving of St. John's Gate. Very nice condition.

559308

7.48.2009

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1759-04-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759  (w/ 2 maps and shells plate) * Death of composer George Frederick Handel * George Washington in the French & Indian War * Two early foldout maps Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years."  This report is supplemented by a report on a different page of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion."  Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes two foldout maps titled: "The Roads of Toulon with the Adjacent Country" and "A Map of the Seat of War on the Rhine & parts adjacent in Germany, 1759" (see photos).  Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., slight bit of foxing, very nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ 2 maps and shells plate) * Death of composer George Frederick Handel * George Washington in the French & Indian War * Two early foldout maps Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report on a different page of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes two foldout maps titled: "The Roads of Toulon with the Adjacent Country" and "A Map of the Seat of War on the Rhine & parts adjacent in Germany, 1759" (see photos). Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., slight bit of foxing, very nice condition.

539099

10.46.2007

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1759-04-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759  (w/ a map & shells plate) * Death of George Frederic Handel...  * Early George Washington...  French & Indian War...  Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years."  This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. Lacking the maps called for but includes a plate of sea shells. Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759 (w/ a map & shells plate) * Death of George Frederic Handel... * Early George Washington... French & Indian War... Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. Lacking the maps called for but includes a plate of sea shells. Complete in 46 pgs., measures about 5 by 8 in., a bit irregular at the spine, nice condition.

539106

12.62.2007

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1759-04-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759  (w/ a map & shells plate) * Death of George Frederic Handel...  * Early George Washington...  French & Indian War...  Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years."  This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon with the Adjacent Country" (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells. Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., great condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1759 (w/ a map & shells plate) * Death of George Frederic Handel... * Early George Washington... French & Indian War... Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop pretends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honors due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early (and rare) mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon with the Adjacent Country" (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells. Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., great condition.

541031

12.87.2007

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1759-04-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ map and shells plate) * Early George Washington * Music composer George F. Handel death * Map of Toulon Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: * Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early--and rare--mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon (France) with the Adjacent Country" which is in nice condition (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells. Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., some margin chipping to four leaves near the back & not affecting mentioned text (nor any text), generally in nice condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 (w/ map and shells plate) * Early George Washington * Music composer George F. Handel death * Map of Toulon Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: * Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" "The remains of the late Mr. Handel were deposited at the foot of the Duke of Argyll's monument in Westminster Abbey; the bishop prebends, and the whole choir attended, to pay the last honours due to his memory; and it is computed there were not fewer than 3000 persons present on this occasion." Another article titled: "A Letter from an Officer who Attended Brigadier Gen. Forbes in his March from Philadelphia to Fort Duquesne" takes 2 1/2 pages and includes a very early--and rare--mention of "Col. Washington" (see photos) when George Washington was just 27 years old. This issue also includes a foldout map titled: "The Roads of Toulon (France) with the Adjacent Country" which is in nice condition (see photos) as well as a full page plate of various sea shells. Complete in 46 pages, measures about 5 by 8 in., some margin chipping to four leaves near the back & not affecting mentioned text (nor any text), generally in nice condition.

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1775-07-21

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1775 * General George Washington * Battle of Roxbury * Indian Treaty The entire front page is taken up with text from Williamsburg and the House of Burgesses, including an address to the governor and with the governor's reply, carrying over to page 2. Page 2 also has some discussion concerning a treaty between Virginia & the Indians including a Resolve which begins: "That the said treaty be immediately entered upon and that George Washington, Thomas Walker, James Wood...or any three or more...hereby constituted & appointed commissioners...to meet the chiefs...of the said Ohio Indians as soon as the same can be done..." with more (see photos). Page 3 has a brief item from Phila. which notes: "His Excellency General Washington has appointed Joseph Reed, Esq., of this city, his Secretary; and the Hon. Major General Ward has appointed Samuel Osgood, Esq. his Aid-de-Camp." The book "1776" goes to some length to note how much Washington trusted & depended upon Joseph Reed. Pg. 3 contains a nice & detailed account of a skirmish between the Americans& British troops at Roxbury (see photos), the text taking nearly a full column. The back page is mostly taken up with ads, including a "To Be Sold" ad for a Negro man. Also a short item from the Committee of Safety calling for linen to be used as bandages for the military.  Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches, light damp staining at the margins, generally nice.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 21, 1775 * General George Washington * Battle of Roxbury * Indian Treaty The entire front page is taken up with text from Williamsburg and the House of Burgesses, including an address to the governor and with the governor's reply, carrying over to page 2. Page 2 also has some discussion concerning a treaty between Virginia & the Indians including a Resolve which begins: "That the said treaty be immediately entered upon and that George Washington, Thomas Walker, James Wood...or any three or more...hereby constituted & appointed commissioners...to meet the chiefs...of the said Ohio Indians as soon as the same can be done..." with more (see photos). Page 3 has a brief item from Phila. which notes: "His Excellency General Washington has appointed Joseph Reed, Esq., of this city, his Secretary; and the Hon. Major General Ward has appointed Samuel Osgood, Esq. his Aid-de-Camp." The book "1776" goes to some length to note how much Washington trusted & depended upon Joseph Reed. Pg. 3 contains a nice & detailed account of a skirmish between the Americans& British troops at Roxbury (see photos), the text taking nearly a full column. The back page is mostly taken up with ads, including a "To Be Sold" ad for a Negro man. Also a short item from the Committee of Safety calling for linen to be used as bandages for the military. Complete in 4 pages, measures about 8 by 10 inches, light damp staining at the margins, generally nice.

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1775-07-22

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1775  * The Gunpowder Incident  * Revolutionary war original from the enemy  * Join or Die  Page 2 has a nice reference to the "gunpowder incident" (see the web for much detail) in Williamsburg with: "...We have been here in a state of confusion for some time owing to the Governor's removing the powder out of the magazine in the night on board of a sloop of war & the flame of the people again kindled by his Lordship's fixing guns in the windows & doors of the magazine, loaded with spring locks to fire on the hoisting of a window..." with more (see). Another page has a brief item datelined "Williamsburgh" noting: "....that 1300 barrels of gunpowder...are safely landed at Baltimore in Maryland & that there is no doubt but America will be well supplied therewith." The same page has a lengthy letter from "Cambridge, in New England" concerning an exchange of prisoners, involving Dr. Warren and General Putnam among others (see), followed by other reports on the Revolutionary War including reference to the Battle of Lexington and Concord (see photos) with mention that: "...the word with The Sons of Liberty (as the rebels stile themselves) is, join or die. The prisoners have been all exchanged...Nothing of consequence has happened at Boston since the 19th of April except a skirmish or two between the enemy & some parties of troops...The rebels still continue the blockade..." with more (see). The back page has an item concerning the war as well (see). Complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 in., very nice condition. wikipedia notes: On the night of April 20, royal marines loaded fifteen half barrels of powder into the governor's wagon and transported it to the eastern end of the Quarterpath Road to be loaded aboard an armed British ship in the James River. The act was discovered by townsfolk while underway, and they sounded an alarm. Local militia rallied to the scene, and riders spread word of the incident across the colony. Dunmore, who had only recently gained some popularity from victory in Dunmore's War against Shawnee Indians in the Ohio Country, feared for his personal safety. He warned the colony that if he were attacked he would “declare Freedom to the Slaves, and reduce the City of Williamsburg to Ashes.” He also told an alderman that he had “once fought for the Virginians” but “By God, I would let them see that I could fight against them.” As word of the incident spread, militia from Hanover, Albemarle, Orange, and, under the advice of George Washington, Fredericksburg, began to move on Williamsburg. These militias learned of the events in Lexington and Concord at about the same time they began to march. The Hanover militia, led by Patrick Henry, reached Williamsburg first, arrving outside of the city on May 3. That day Dunmore's family escaped to Porto Bello, Lord Dunmore's hunting lodge on the York River,[3] and from there to the H.M.S. Fowey, lying at anchor in the York River. The governor sent a request for reinforcements to Boston. The powder magazine in Williamsburg today For several days, a standoff ensued. Henry waited outside Williamsburg with between 150 and 500 militia while Dunmore, remaining in Williamsburg, threatened to destroy the town and have the Navy fire on Yorktown if there was an attack.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1775 * The Gunpowder Incident * Revolutionary war original from the enemy * Join or Die Page 2 has a nice reference to the "gunpowder incident" (see the web for much detail) in Williamsburg with: "...We have been here in a state of confusion for some time owing to the Governor's removing the powder out of the magazine in the night on board of a sloop of war & the flame of the people again kindled by his Lordship's fixing guns in the windows & doors of the magazine, loaded with spring locks to fire on the hoisting of a window..." with more (see). Another page has a brief item datelined "Williamsburgh" noting: "....that 1300 barrels of gunpowder...are safely landed at Baltimore in Maryland & that there is no doubt but America will be well supplied therewith." The same page has a lengthy letter from "Cambridge, in New England" concerning an exchange of prisoners, involving Dr. Warren and General Putnam among others (see), followed by other reports on the Revolutionary War including reference to the Battle of Lexington and Concord (see photos) with mention that: "...the word with The Sons of Liberty (as the rebels stile themselves) is, join or die. The prisoners have been all exchanged...Nothing of consequence has happened at Boston since the 19th of April except a skirmish or two between the enemy & some parties of troops...The rebels still continue the blockade..." with more (see). The back page has an item concerning the war as well (see). Complete in 8 pages, 8 1/2 by 11 in., very nice condition. wikipedia notes: On the night of April 20, royal marines loaded fifteen half barrels of powder into the governor's wagon and transported it to the eastern end of the Quarterpath Road to be loaded aboard an armed British ship in the James River. The act was discovered by townsfolk while underway, and they sounded an alarm. Local militia rallied to the scene, and riders spread word of the incident across the colony. Dunmore, who had only recently gained some popularity from victory in Dunmore's War against Shawnee Indians in the Ohio Country, feared for his personal safety. He warned the colony that if he were attacked he would “declare Freedom to the Slaves, and reduce the City of Williamsburg to Ashes.” He also told an alderman that he had “once fought for the Virginians” but “By God, I would let them see that I could fight against them.” As word of the incident spread, militia from Hanover, Albemarle, Orange, and, under the advice of George Washington, Fredericksburg, began to move on Williamsburg. These militias learned of the events in Lexington and Concord at about the same time they began to march. The Hanover militia, led by Patrick Henry, reached Williamsburg first, arrving outside of the city on May 3. That day Dunmore's family escaped to Porto Bello, Lord Dunmore's hunting lodge on the York River,[3] and from there to the H.M.S. Fowey, lying at anchor in the York River. The governor sent a request for reinforcements to Boston. The powder magazine in Williamsburg today For several days, a standoff ensued. Henry waited outside Williamsburg with between 150 and 500 militia while Dunmore, remaining in Williamsburg, threatened to destroy the town and have the Navy fire on Yorktown if there was an attack.

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1775-08-08

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 8, 1775  * Battle of Bunker Hill original reporting from the enemy  * Revolutionary war at the beginning  Pages 2 and 3 contain an excellent account of the Battle of Bunker Hill that appeared in the Essex Gazette from Salem, Massachusetts, on June 22. The account about this historic battle begins: "Last Friday night ...our army began an entrenchment...below Bunker's-hill, about a mile...northward...of the town of Charlestown. The enemy appeared most alarmed on Saturday morning, when they discovered our operations, and immediately began a heavy cannonading from a battery on Corps-hill, Boston..." The report notes that the provincials continued their work until 1 o'clock on Saturday afternoon "...when they discovered a very large body of the enemy crossing Charles River from Boston. They landed on a point of land about a mile eastward of our entrenchments, and immediately disposed their army for an attack..."  There is more about the British attack plan with the account continuing: "As the enemy approached, our men were not only exposed to the attack of a very numerous musketry, but the heavy fire of the battery on Corps-hill....our troops...sustained the enemy's attack with real bravery and resolution...and repulsed them several times; and after bearing as severe and heavy fire as perhaps was ever known...they were overpowered...retreating about sun-set..." and more. There is other war-related content in this issue, and, on another page is news from Philadelphia stating that: "Last Tuesday Thomas Jefferson , Esq. arrived here from Virginia to attend the Congress agreeable to his election, in the room of the Hon. Peyton Randolph." On the same page is an address from the Provincial Congress of New York to Gen. Washington supporting his appointment as head of the Continental Army: "...in the glorious struggle for American Liberty...", followed by his gracious reply, signed in type: G. Washington. A second report has details about Washington's departure for the "...Provincial camp at Cambridge, near Boston." On the back page, under "London" is an extract of a letter that begins: "The Americans have published several accounts of the late engagement at Charles-Town on Bunker's-hill, wherein they, as usual, claim a victory...". Also of great significance in this report is the announcement that Washington was selected by Congress as commander-in-chief of the Continental army, reading: "A letter from New York dated July 3 says, 'The following is the staff lately appointed by the Continental congress: General and Commander in Chief of all the American Forces, George Washington, Esq., of Virginia..." with the other general appointments as well, including Ward, Lee, Schuyler, Putnam, and Gates (see). A doubly significant newspaper with two very historic reports on the Revolutionary War. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, complete in 8 pages, in very nice, clean condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 8, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill original reporting from the enemy * Revolutionary war at the beginning Pages 2 and 3 contain an excellent account of the Battle of Bunker Hill that appeared in the Essex Gazette from Salem, Massachusetts, on June 22. The account about this historic battle begins: "Last Friday night ...our army began an entrenchment...below Bunker's-hill, about a mile...northward...of the town of Charlestown. The enemy appeared most alarmed on Saturday morning, when they discovered our operations, and immediately began a heavy cannonading from a battery on Corps-hill, Boston..." The report notes that the provincials continued their work until 1 o'clock on Saturday afternoon "...when they discovered a very large body of the enemy crossing Charles River from Boston. They landed on a point of land about a mile eastward of our entrenchments, and immediately disposed their army for an attack..." There is more about the British attack plan with the account continuing: "As the enemy approached, our men were not only exposed to the attack of a very numerous musketry, but the heavy fire of the battery on Corps-hill....our troops...sustained the enemy's attack with real bravery and resolution...and repulsed them several times; and after bearing as severe and heavy fire as perhaps was ever known...they were overpowered...retreating about sun-set..." and more. There is other war-related content in this issue, and, on another page is news from Philadelphia stating that: "Last Tuesday Thomas Jefferson , Esq. arrived here from Virginia to attend the Congress agreeable to his election, in the room of the Hon. Peyton Randolph." On the same page is an address from the Provincial Congress of New York to Gen. Washington supporting his appointment as head of the Continental Army: "...in the glorious struggle for American Liberty...", followed by his gracious reply, signed in type: G. Washington. A second report has details about Washington's departure for the "...Provincial camp at Cambridge, near Boston." On the back page, under "London" is an extract of a letter that begins: "The Americans have published several accounts of the late engagement at Charles-Town on Bunker's-hill, wherein they, as usual, claim a victory...". Also of great significance in this report is the announcement that Washington was selected by Congress as commander-in-chief of the Continental army, reading: "A letter from New York dated July 3 says, 'The following is the staff lately appointed by the Continental congress: General and Commander in Chief of all the American Forces, George Washington, Esq., of Virginia..." with the other general appointments as well, including Ward, Lee, Schuyler, Putnam, and Gates (see). A doubly significant newspaper with two very historic reports on the Revolutionary War. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, complete in 8 pages, in very nice, clean condition.

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1775-11-02

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, November, 2, 1775 * Financing the Revolutionary War * Buring of Falmouth * Revolutionary War newspaper The front page contains a "Resolve" from Congress, dated June 22, to issue $2 million in bills of credit or continental money to raise funds to support the army in their efforts during the Revolutionary War. This item is significant enough to be listed in Schlesinger's "The Almanac of American History". Page 2 has an item concerning the prohibition of exporting arms & ammunition to any of the colonies. Page 3 has several war-related reports, including an item reading: "Letters from Boston, dated the 13th of July, mention that two ships, mounting 20 guns each, go off to every ship that comes in sight of Boston; and that they had searched three ships & had taken out 16 barrels of gun powder." A page 2 letter to the governor of South Carolina chastises him for taking safety in a ship in the harbor, the text including: "...with great concern we find...your Excellency has been pleased to withdraw yourself from Charlestown...and have retired on board the King's ship...the minds of the people are filled with the greatest apprehensions for their safety...therefore entreat that your Excellency will be pleased to return to Charlestown, the accustomed place of residence of the Governor of South Carolina..." with more (see photos). The back page has a report on the burning of Falmouth, Maine, which is signed by Pearson Jones, and prefaced with a note signed in type by George Washington. Also a related report signed by Nathaniel Green. Yet another bkpg. item tells of the desperate need for ships of war (see photos). Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor wear at the edges, light foxing throughout, a few small archival mends to the interior are almost unnoticeable.  There is some period writing just above the masthead. Measures about 8 by 10 inches. A wealth of fine reading from the first year of the Revolutionary War.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, November, 2, 1775 * Financing the Revolutionary War * Buring of Falmouth * Revolutionary War newspaper The front page contains a "Resolve" from Congress, dated June 22, to issue $2 million in bills of credit or continental money to raise funds to support the army in their efforts during the Revolutionary War. This item is significant enough to be listed in Schlesinger's "The Almanac of American History". Page 2 has an item concerning the prohibition of exporting arms & ammunition to any of the colonies. Page 3 has several war-related reports, including an item reading: "Letters from Boston, dated the 13th of July, mention that two ships, mounting 20 guns each, go off to every ship that comes in sight of Boston; and that they had searched three ships & had taken out 16 barrels of gun powder." A page 2 letter to the governor of South Carolina chastises him for taking safety in a ship in the harbor, the text including: "...with great concern we find...your Excellency has been pleased to withdraw yourself from Charlestown...and have retired on board the King's ship...the minds of the people are filled with the greatest apprehensions for their safety...therefore entreat that your Excellency will be pleased to return to Charlestown, the accustomed place of residence of the Governor of South Carolina..." with more (see photos). The back page has a report on the burning of Falmouth, Maine, which is signed by Pearson Jones, and prefaced with a note signed in type by George Washington. Also a related report signed by Nathaniel Green. Yet another bkpg. item tells of the desperate need for ships of war (see photos). Complete in 4 pages, never bound nor trimmed, minor wear at the edges, light foxing throughout, a few small archival mends to the interior are almost unnoticeable. There is some period writing just above the masthead. Measures about 8 by 10 inches. A wealth of fine reading from the first year of the Revolutionary War.

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1776-04-04

<div>PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 4, 1776   * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Revolutionary War original * North Carolina * George Washington A pg. 2 report from "Williamsburg" lists the number of guns and other items taken from the Highlanders and Regulators in the late battle in North Carolina, known as Battle at Moores Creek Bridge. Also a list of the prisoners taken by Col. Long and Col. Martin. Reports from "New-York" include mention that the Continental troops were reviewed "...on the green near the Liberty Pole." There is also word that "...a number of our troops...set fire to all the buildings on Bedlows-Island, where the men of war were entrenching and fortifying it for an asylum for the Tory refugees....Last night a barge...of men, supposed to be from the man of war, landed and endeavored to set fire to the Air Furnace, but they were timely discovered before much damage was done. (Keep a good look out for the rogues!)." "Philadelphia" on pg. 2 has news from Cambridge about the destructive activity of the "ministerial troops" and that they were at Nantasket Road, with word that they "...mean to give the provincial troops a parting blow..." The report also mentions that six regiments of the Continental troops marched to New York and that "As soon as the fleet...sailed from Nantasket General Washington proposed setting out for New-York." Quarto-size, 4 pgs., occasional foxing, otherwise nice.</div>

PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 4, 1776 * Philadelphia, Pennsylvania Revolutionary War original * North Carolina * George Washington A pg. 2 report from "Williamsburg" lists the number of guns and other items taken from the Highlanders and Regulators in the late battle in North Carolina, known as Battle at Moores Creek Bridge. Also a list of the prisoners taken by Col. Long and Col. Martin. Reports from "New-York" include mention that the Continental troops were reviewed "...on the green near the Liberty Pole." There is also word that "...a number of our troops...set fire to all the buildings on Bedlows-Island, where the men of war were entrenching and fortifying it for an asylum for the Tory refugees....Last night a barge...of men, supposed to be from the man of war, landed and endeavored to set fire to the Air Furnace, but they were timely discovered before much damage was done. (Keep a good look out for the rogues!)." "Philadelphia" on pg. 2 has news from Cambridge about the destructive activity of the "ministerial troops" and that they were at Nantasket Road, with word that they "...mean to give the provincial troops a parting blow..." The report also mentions that six regiments of the Continental troops marched to New York and that "As soon as the fleet...sailed from Nantasket General Washington proposed setting out for New-York." Quarto-size, 4 pgs., occasional foxing, otherwise nice.

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1776-04-25

THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, Boston, April 25, 1776 * Great year to have  * Rare title * Revolutionary War era original This is one of the less common newspapers from the Revolutionary War. The front page has a nice report on Harvard College conferring an honorary degree to George Washington (see photos), also presented in Latin as well.  The remainder of the front page is taken up with various Revolutionary War reports, as can be seen in the photos below. Half of page 2 is taken up with a great letter which begins: "It is now five weeks since the British army & navy were forced, with ignominity, to abandon the capital of this colony..." with much more (see photos). Page 3 has various Resolves from Congress, one of which is: "Resolved, That no slaves be imported into any of the Thirteen United Colonies" with more, signed in type: "By order of the Congress, John Hancock, President."  Page 3 also has a report of the reinterment of General Warren who died in the battle of Bunker Hill. The bkpg. has some nice correspondence between General Moore and the Tory General McDonald before the battle in North Carolina (see photos). There are several desertion ads on the back page Complete in 4 pages, various wear at the folds has caused separation which has been archivally mended with some minor loss of text (see photos). A small hole in the back leaf (see photo). A fine opportunity for a very uncommon title dated not long before the Declaration of Independence.

THE NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE, Boston, April 25, 1776 * Great year to have * Rare title * Revolutionary War era original This is one of the less common newspapers from the Revolutionary War. The front page has a nice report on Harvard College conferring an honorary degree to George Washington (see photos), also presented in Latin as well. The remainder of the front page is taken up with various Revolutionary War reports, as can be seen in the photos below. Half of page 2 is taken up with a great letter which begins: "It is now five weeks since the British army & navy were forced, with ignominity, to abandon the capital of this colony..." with much more (see photos). Page 3 has various Resolves from Congress, one of which is: "Resolved, That no slaves be imported into any of the Thirteen United Colonies" with more, signed in type: "By order of the Congress, John Hancock, President." Page 3 also has a report of the reinterment of General Warren who died in the battle of Bunker Hill. The bkpg. has some nice correspondence between General Moore and the Tory General McDonald before the battle in North Carolina (see photos). There are several desertion ads on the back page Complete in 4 pages, various wear at the folds has caused separation which has been archivally mended with some minor loss of text (see photos). A small hole in the back leaf (see photo). A fine opportunity for a very uncommon title dated not long before the Declaration of Independence.

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1776-10-05

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1776  * Revolutionary War original from America...  * Ticonderoga...  George Washington...  The front page includes a letter signed by G. Washington concerning his testimony on a legal issue involving a person giving testimony to the enemy. Other items concerning this subject on the front page as well.  In fact text on matters of Continental money and public debt take all of page 2 and most of page 3. Half a column of the back page has news items from Boston, and another half column has an "Extract of a Letter from Ticonderoga dated September 23, 1776" which includes: "Our sick decrease fast and the army is in high spirits but whether we shall have the pleasure of giving Burgoyne a rap upon his knuckles is uncertain...he heard the officers compute their army at 7000...There are none of the Canadians in the King of England's service...They universally wish we were in possession of their country again declaring their eyes are now fully opened. That Burgoyne had a few gondolas, two sloops & a floating batter building at St. John's. That he frequently heard it said they were to cross the lake to Crown Point...That the troops in general were very sickly...that fifty of the soldiers had signed an agreement to desert together..." and ends with: "A letter from General Gates at Ticonderoga to the Hon. Governor Trumbull of Connecticut mentions that our army at that place consists of 8500 men fit for duty & in high spirits." Complete in 4 pages, 8 by 10 inches. In nice condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 5, 1776 * Revolutionary War original from America... * Ticonderoga... George Washington... The front page includes a letter signed by G. Washington concerning his testimony on a legal issue involving a person giving testimony to the enemy. Other items concerning this subject on the front page as well. In fact text on matters of Continental money and public debt take all of page 2 and most of page 3. Half a column of the back page has news items from Boston, and another half column has an "Extract of a Letter from Ticonderoga dated September 23, 1776" which includes: "Our sick decrease fast and the army is in high spirits but whether we shall have the pleasure of giving Burgoyne a rap upon his knuckles is uncertain...he heard the officers compute their army at 7000...There are none of the Canadians in the King of England's service...They universally wish we were in possession of their country again declaring their eyes are now fully opened. That Burgoyne had a few gondolas, two sloops & a floating batter building at St. John's. That he frequently heard it said they were to cross the lake to Crown Point...That the troops in general were very sickly...that fifty of the soldiers had signed an agreement to desert together..." and ends with: "A letter from General Gates at Ticonderoga to the Hon. Governor Trumbull of Connecticut mentions that our army at that place consists of 8500 men fit for duty & in high spirits." Complete in 4 pages, 8 by 10 inches. In nice condition.

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8.23.2007

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2008-01-25T12:39:56-05:00

1777-03-06

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1777  * General George Washington...  * Revolutionary War original...  Loads of interesting reading...  Among the many front page reports are items including: "...we learn that when the Howe's Proclamation was proffered to the American prisoners to sign (notwithstanding they were confined on board a guard ship & told that General Howe had got possession of Philadelphia) they, like true Americans, to a man, nobly disdained to do it..." and "...that the Hessians are very sickly & discontented & had three rounds fired on a number of them in Jersey by a party of the British troops for refusing to come to attack the Americans..." and... "I have the pleasure of informing you that the Honorable Benjamin Franklin arrived safe in Nantz on the 6th instant & has set out for Paris...I believe the government of France are disposed to favour us..." and other war-related bits.  Page 2 has a report from Peekskill including: "...Daniel Strang...a spy from the enemy's army was executed...He was lurking about the army here & had enlisting orders to recruit for the enemy sewed in his breeches which were found on him...his punishment will deter others from the horrid & unnatural act of conspiring against their country...". Page 2 also has a report of a meeting with a lengthy list of toasts at the city tavern in Phila., including to "The United States of America...General Washington & the army of the United States...the Friends of Liberty in all parts of the world...perpetual Union & strict friendship among the States of America..." & more (see). There are page 2 war reports as well including: "...informed that the enemy were on full march from Amboy to this place by the way of Raway...heard the firing begin between a party of our men...our scattered troops assembled with all possible expedition..." & more (see) with this war content taking most of the column & carrying over to pg. 3. All of pg. 4 is taken up with ads.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, March 6, 1777 * General George Washington... * Revolutionary War original... Loads of interesting reading... Among the many front page reports are items including: "...we learn that when the Howe's Proclamation was proffered to the American prisoners to sign (notwithstanding they were confined on board a guard ship & told that General Howe had got possession of Philadelphia) they, like true Americans, to a man, nobly disdained to do it..." and "...that the Hessians are very sickly & discontented & had three rounds fired on a number of them in Jersey by a party of the British troops for refusing to come to attack the Americans..." and... "I have the pleasure of informing you that the Honorable Benjamin Franklin arrived safe in Nantz on the 6th instant & has set out for Paris...I believe the government of France are disposed to favour us..." and other war-related bits. Page 2 has a report from Peekskill including: "...Daniel Strang...a spy from the enemy's army was executed...He was lurking about the army here & had enlisting orders to recruit for the enemy sewed in his breeches which were found on him...his punishment will deter others from the horrid & unnatural act of conspiring against their country...". Page 2 also has a report of a meeting with a lengthy list of toasts at the city tavern in Phila., including to "The United States of America...General Washington & the army of the United States...the Friends of Liberty in all parts of the world...perpetual Union & strict friendship among the States of America..." & more (see). There are page 2 war reports as well including: "...informed that the enemy were on full march from Amboy to this place by the way of Raway...heard the firing begin between a party of our men...our scattered troops assembled with all possible expedition..." & more (see) with this war content taking most of the column & carrying over to pg. 3. All of pg. 4 is taken up with ads.

542161

4.13.2008

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1777-04-26

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1777 * George Washington pardons deserters Almost the entire front page is taken up with various reports which include items on the Revolutionary War, bits including: "Great have been the ravages committed by the British troops in this part of the country...Their footsteps with us are marked with desolation & ruin of every kind...Their plundering is so universal & their robberies to atrocious that I cannot fully describe their conduct..." with much more (see photos). Page 3 has a detailed ad concerning a reward for four men who deserted from the military (see photos). The bkpg. has a notice which begins: "If any of the undermentioned persons, soldiers in the Penna. Third battalion commanded by Colonel Joseph Wood, some of whom are deserters & others have exceeded the time of their furloughs, will return & join their regiment before the 15th day of May next shall be entitled to the benefit of his Excellency Gen. Washington's proclamation & shall not be treated as deserters..." with a long list of names (see photos). Complete in 4 pgs., even foxing, measures about 8 by 10 in., very nice condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, April 26, 1777 * George Washington pardons deserters Almost the entire front page is taken up with various reports which include items on the Revolutionary War, bits including: "Great have been the ravages committed by the British troops in this part of the country...Their footsteps with us are marked with desolation & ruin of every kind...Their plundering is so universal & their robberies to atrocious that I cannot fully describe their conduct..." with much more (see photos). Page 3 has a detailed ad concerning a reward for four men who deserted from the military (see photos). The bkpg. has a notice which begins: "If any of the undermentioned persons, soldiers in the Penna. Third battalion commanded by Colonel Joseph Wood, some of whom are deserters & others have exceeded the time of their furloughs, will return & join their regiment before the 15th day of May next shall be entitled to the benefit of his Excellency Gen. Washington's proclamation & shall not be treated as deserters..." with a long list of names (see photos). Complete in 4 pgs., even foxing, measures about 8 by 10 in., very nice condition.

553792

12.68.2007

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1777-05-03

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1777  * Providence Rhode Island * General George Washington * Revolutionary war original Page 3 has a report concerning a British ship with: "...met with, engaged, & taken by an American privateer called the Revenge..." with more (see) . The bkpg. has a report which notes: * ...The rebels at Providence...made appearance as if they intended to attack us, which caused our troops to get under arms...is scarce a week passes but we have prisoners from Boston...they report that the force at Boston is very small & that all that could be spared have been sent to reinforce General Washington..." (see photos). Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 3, 1777 * Providence Rhode Island * General George Washington * Revolutionary war original Page 3 has a report concerning a British ship with: "...met with, engaged, & taken by an American privateer called the Revenge..." with more (see) . The bkpg. has a report which notes: * ...The rebels at Providence...made appearance as if they intended to attack us, which caused our troops to get under arms...is scarce a week passes but we have prisoners from Boston...they report that the force at Boston is very small & that all that could be spared have been sent to reinforce General Washington..." (see photos). Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.

553705

2.12.2009

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2008-11-14T13:25:34-05:00

1777-05-06

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, May 6, 1777 * Benedict Arnold promoted * General William Howe * General George Washington The front page has some war-related items including a note from Fishkill which includes: "...a number of armed Tories marched in open day through Walkhill & Little Britain on their way to join Howe's army. They were pursued by parties of the militia...". The ftpg. also has an: "Extract of a Letter from General Washington to Congress" (see photos). and also a report from Congress which tells of issues on how to pay the troops (see photos). Another brief yet significant item reads: "The Honorable the Congress have promoted Brigadier Gen. Arnold to the rank of Major General." Pg. 2 has an item from the "Pennsylvania War Office" concerning the: "...enlisting of apprentices & servants to complete the regiments raising in their respective states..." and a small report which notes: "It is reported that several Tories have got protections from General Howe..." and a bit more. Pgs. 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads. Complete in 4 pgs., measures about 8 by 10 in., some even browning and in very nice, clean condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, May 6, 1777 * Benedict Arnold promoted * General William Howe * General George Washington The front page has some war-related items including a note from Fishkill which includes: "...a number of armed Tories marched in open day through Walkhill & Little Britain on their way to join Howe's army. They were pursued by parties of the militia...". The ftpg. also has an: "Extract of a Letter from General Washington to Congress" (see photos). and also a report from Congress which tells of issues on how to pay the troops (see photos). Another brief yet significant item reads: "The Honorable the Congress have promoted Brigadier Gen. Arnold to the rank of Major General." Pg. 2 has an item from the "Pennsylvania War Office" concerning the: "...enlisting of apprentices & servants to complete the regiments raising in their respective states..." and a small report which notes: "It is reported that several Tories have got protections from General Howe..." and a bit more. Pgs. 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads. Complete in 4 pgs., measures about 8 by 10 in., some even browning and in very nice, clean condition.

552676

12.75.2007

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1777-06-10

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 10, 1777  * George Washington & Benjamin Franklin * John Hancock & Patrick Henry The entire front page has a petition to the British Parliament, portions including: "...Who knows, said he, but ministers in the fullness of their malice, may take it into their heads that I served on Long Island under General Washington...that I was never in America...and that all of my acts of piracy were committed on the mute creation..." & another brief item notes: "Dr. Franklin...is certainly set out, or on the point of setting out, upon a journey to Vienna...a messenger was sent off to Scotland to forward the embarkation of the troops with all speed for America...", plus word that : "...It is now thought that General Washington will hold the two posts of Protector and General, in imitation of the redoubted hero of republicanism, Oliver Cromwell..." & a bit more. Page 2 has some reports from Williamsburg & other colonial towns, including: "... the Assembly of this state...proceeded to the choice of Governor...for another year, when his Excellency PATRICK HENRY, Esq., was unanimously chosen Governor..." while another item has: "...Since General Gates's arrival affairs are putting on a new face...near 3000 men are arrived at Ticonderoga. The Tory conspiracy & intentions are really shocking..." An item from Hartford notes: "...William Stone, a traitor and spy, & who was convicted of having a commission from General Howe and endeavouring to insist men to serve in the ministerial army, was executed in this place..." plus a few other war-related items. A page 3 item includes: "The inhabitants of the city and liberties of Phila. are requested to met at the State House...when matters of the greatest importance to the security & happiness of their country will be laid before them, by order of his Excellency General Washington." The back page has an item headed: "The Loan Office" concerning the issuing of bonds to support the war, signed in type: John Hancock, President. The balance of the back page is taken up with ads. Quarto-size, has four pages, in very good condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 10, 1777 * George Washington & Benjamin Franklin * John Hancock & Patrick Henry The entire front page has a petition to the British Parliament, portions including: "...Who knows, said he, but ministers in the fullness of their malice, may take it into their heads that I served on Long Island under General Washington...that I was never in America...and that all of my acts of piracy were committed on the mute creation..." & another brief item notes: "Dr. Franklin...is certainly set out, or on the point of setting out, upon a journey to Vienna...a messenger was sent off to Scotland to forward the embarkation of the troops with all speed for America...", plus word that : "...It is now thought that General Washington will hold the two posts of Protector and General, in imitation of the redoubted hero of republicanism, Oliver Cromwell..." & a bit more. Page 2 has some reports from Williamsburg & other colonial towns, including: "... the Assembly of this state...proceeded to the choice of Governor...for another year, when his Excellency PATRICK HENRY, Esq., was unanimously chosen Governor..." while another item has: "...Since General Gates's arrival affairs are putting on a new face...near 3000 men are arrived at Ticonderoga. The Tory conspiracy & intentions are really shocking..." An item from Hartford notes: "...William Stone, a traitor and spy, & who was convicted of having a commission from General Howe and endeavouring to insist men to serve in the ministerial army, was executed in this place..." plus a few other war-related items. A page 3 item includes: "The inhabitants of the city and liberties of Phila. are requested to met at the State House...when matters of the greatest importance to the security & happiness of their country will be laid before them, by order of his Excellency General Washington." The back page has an item headed: "The Loan Office" concerning the issuing of bonds to support the war, signed in type: John Hancock, President. The balance of the back page is taken up with ads. Quarto-size, has four pages, in very good condition.

555168

11.1.2008

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1777-07-05

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 5, 1777  * Ticonderoga is taken * Heroics of a drummer * George Washington was captured ? The front page includes a letter which mentions: "...a ship just arrived there...from New York which gives an account of Gen. Carleton's having passed the Lakes and taken possession of Ticonderoga without the loss of a man, that he had seen several letters to this purpose & had likewise read an account of it in the New York Gazettes..." with more carrying over to page 2 as well (see photos). Page 2 also has a report which begins: "The American privateers grow daily bolder; they have the effrontery to cruise even between this island & Guernsey...". Further down on page 2 is: "When the King's troops advanced to force the entrenchments of the Provincials at Bunker's Hill, a drummer...whose name was Thomas Frith, being ordered to beat a retreat replied, damn the drum!--I'll beat no retreat!--and instantly throwing the drum away, picked up a musket which belonged to a soldier, dead, near him, discharged its contents at a Yankee who was then aiming at the drummer, so that they both fell at the same time." The bkpg. has a few tidbits concerning the Revolutionary War including one item noting: "...currently reported that the armies under Gen. Howe and Mr. Washington have had a general battle, that the latter had been totally defeated & that Washington, with above 6000 men, were prisoners." Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, some light spotting, generally in nice condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 5, 1777 * Ticonderoga is taken * Heroics of a drummer * George Washington was captured ? The front page includes a letter which mentions: "...a ship just arrived there...from New York which gives an account of Gen. Carleton's having passed the Lakes and taken possession of Ticonderoga without the loss of a man, that he had seen several letters to this purpose & had likewise read an account of it in the New York Gazettes..." with more carrying over to page 2 as well (see photos). Page 2 also has a report which begins: "The American privateers grow daily bolder; they have the effrontery to cruise even between this island & Guernsey...". Further down on page 2 is: "When the King's troops advanced to force the entrenchments of the Provincials at Bunker's Hill, a drummer...whose name was Thomas Frith, being ordered to beat a retreat replied, damn the drum!--I'll beat no retreat!--and instantly throwing the drum away, picked up a musket which belonged to a soldier, dead, near him, discharged its contents at a Yankee who was then aiming at the drummer, so that they both fell at the same time." The bkpg. has a few tidbits concerning the Revolutionary War including one item noting: "...currently reported that the armies under Gen. Howe and Mr. Washington have had a general battle, that the latter had been totally defeated & that Washington, with above 6000 men, were prisoners." Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, some light spotting, generally in nice condition.

554899

4.50.2009

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2009-07-20T07:12:10-04:00

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1777-07-12

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1777  * A battle between George Washington & William Howe * Revolutionary war original from the enemy An inside page has some items regarding the Revolutionary War in America, bits including: "...two American gentlemen, said to be deputies from the Congress...bought & contracted for immense quantities of linen & woolen cloth, tents, arms, etc. for the use of the American army..." with more (see). Also on this page is an "Extract of a Letter from Norfolk, Virginia" which notes the issues by Congress of a proclamation for a reward for apprehending Colonel Rogers: "...who has the command of a company of rangers in the ministerial service." Also a letter from Quebec notes: "...Gen. Carleton left this place...to review the troops at St. John's...they are set out to Ticonderoga & when joined on the lakes by the detachments from the several cantonments the whole will amount to full 10,000 strong. Advice is received that the Provincials at Ticonderoga are above 1500." (lightly inked in one portion affects a few words; see.) Another page has a report concerning trade with America (see). There is more content concerning the war on the back page, including an incident of a British soldier who was captured then shot in the head with his own pistol, and another item which notes: "...an account that there had been a battle fought June 5 between Generals Howe and Washington in the Jerseys & that the latter was defeated with the loss of a great number of men...also many of the King's troops killed...Gen. Howe then pushed forward to Philadelphia." (see). Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, a few minor notations in some margins, very nice condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1777 * A battle between George Washington & William Howe * Revolutionary war original from the enemy An inside page has some items regarding the Revolutionary War in America, bits including: "...two American gentlemen, said to be deputies from the Congress...bought & contracted for immense quantities of linen & woolen cloth, tents, arms, etc. for the use of the American army..." with more (see). Also on this page is an "Extract of a Letter from Norfolk, Virginia" which notes the issues by Congress of a proclamation for a reward for apprehending Colonel Rogers: "...who has the command of a company of rangers in the ministerial service." Also a letter from Quebec notes: "...Gen. Carleton left this place...to review the troops at St. John's...they are set out to Ticonderoga & when joined on the lakes by the detachments from the several cantonments the whole will amount to full 10,000 strong. Advice is received that the Provincials at Ticonderoga are above 1500." (lightly inked in one portion affects a few words; see.) Another page has a report concerning trade with America (see). There is more content concerning the war on the back page, including an incident of a British soldier who was captured then shot in the head with his own pistol, and another item which notes: "...an account that there had been a battle fought June 5 between Generals Howe and Washington in the Jerseys & that the latter was defeated with the loss of a great number of men...also many of the King's troops killed...Gen. Howe then pushed forward to Philadelphia." (see). Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, a few minor notations in some margins, very nice condition.

553285

1.22.2009

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2009-09-10T13:28:01-04:00

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1777-07-12

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1777  * A battle between George Washington & William Howe * Revolutionary war original from the enemy An inside page has some items regarding the Revolutionary War in America, bits including: "...two American gentlemen, said to be deputies from the Congress...bought & contracted for immense quantities of linen & woolen cloth, tents, arms, etc. for the use of the American army..." with more (see). Also on this page is an "Extract of a Letter from Norfolk, Virginia" which notes the issues by Congress of a proclamation for a reward for apprehending Colonel Rogers: "...who has the command of a company of rangers in the ministerial service." Also a letter from Quebec notes: "...Gen. Carleton left this place...to review the troops at St. John's...they are set out to Ticonderoga & when joined on the lakes by the detachments from the several cantonments the whole will amount to full 10,000 strong. Advice is received that the Provincials at Ticonderoga are above 1500." (lightly inked in one portion affects a few words; see.) Another page has a report concerning trade with America (see). There is more content concerning the war on the back page, including an incident of a British soldier who was captured then shot in the head with his own pistol, and another item which notes: "...an account that there had been a battle fought June 5 between Generals Howe and Washington in the Jerseys & that the latter was defeated with the loss of a great number of men...also many of the King's troops killed...Gen. Howe then pushed forward to Philadelphia." (see). Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, some staining inside but causing no loss of readability.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1777 * A battle between George Washington & William Howe * Revolutionary war original from the enemy An inside page has some items regarding the Revolutionary War in America, bits including: "...two American gentlemen, said to be deputies from the Congress...bought & contracted for immense quantities of linen & woolen cloth, tents, arms, etc. for the use of the American army..." with more (see). Also on this page is an "Extract of a Letter from Norfolk, Virginia" which notes the issues by Congress of a proclamation for a reward for apprehending Colonel Rogers: "...who has the command of a company of rangers in the ministerial service." Also a letter from Quebec notes: "...Gen. Carleton left this place...to review the troops at St. John's...they are set out to Ticonderoga & when joined on the lakes by the detachments from the several cantonments the whole will amount to full 10,000 strong. Advice is received that the Provincials at Ticonderoga are above 1500." (lightly inked in one portion affects a few words; see.) Another page has a report concerning trade with America (see). There is more content concerning the war on the back page, including an incident of a British soldier who was captured then shot in the head with his own pistol, and another item which notes: "...an account that there had been a battle fought June 5 between Generals Howe and Washington in the Jerseys & that the latter was defeated with the loss of a great number of men...also many of the King's troops killed...Gen. Howe then pushed forward to Philadelphia." (see). Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches, never bound nor trimmed, some staining inside but causing no loss of readability.

553287

1.22.2009

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1777-08-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1777 * Capture of Fort Ticonderoga...  * General Burgoyne...  George Washington...  Inside has an exchange of letters between Col. Walcott, General Washington and General Howe concerning the exchange of prisoners with each of the respective letters signed in type by its author. The series of letters is followed by: "General Burgoyne's Proclamation" which says, in part: "The cause in which the British arms are thus exerted applies to the most affecting interests of the human heart; and the military servants of the crown..." Near the end is a lengthy letter from Gen. Burgoyne being an "Account of the Taking of Ticonderoga." The letter begins: "I have the honor to acquaint your Lordship, that the enemy were dislodged from Ticonderoga...on the 6th instant...", signed in type: J. Burgoyne. Octavo-size, 40+ pages., full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate in the masthead. Note: missing plate called for.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, August, 1777 * Capture of Fort Ticonderoga... * General Burgoyne... George Washington... Inside has an exchange of letters between Col. Walcott, General Washington and General Howe concerning the exchange of prisoners with each of the respective letters signed in type by its author. The series of letters is followed by: "General Burgoyne's Proclamation" which says, in part: "The cause in which the British arms are thus exerted applies to the most affecting interests of the human heart; and the military servants of the crown..." Near the end is a lengthy letter from Gen. Burgoyne being an "Account of the Taking of Ticonderoga." The letter begins: "I have the honor to acquaint your Lordship, that the enemy were dislodged from Ticonderoga...on the 6th instant...", signed in type: J. Burgoyne. Octavo-size, 40+ pages., full title/index page with an engraving of St. John's Gate in the masthead. Note: missing plate called for.

544963

2.53.2008

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2008-04-21T13:49:14-04:00

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1777-11-15

LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 15, 1777  * Battle of Brandywine * George Washington vs. William Howe * Revolutionary war original from the enemy On an inside page under "London" is news from the "morning papers", including mention of a letter from Lord Howe, with details about the Battle of Brandywine: "Gen. Howe came up with the Rebels...on the 11th of September...and the rebels were...brought to a general action, which lasted till dark, when Washington... made a...retreat, leaving behind...1800 of their dead on the field....on the 17th another action...happened near the Schuykill, where Washington was again defeated with great loss. That General Howe took possession of Philadelphia the 24th, which the rebels instantly abandoned, setting it on fire in three places....Gen. Howe left three regiments to garrison the town, and set off full speed, with the grenadiers, light infantry into the Jerseys after Washington." Other news of the day. 8 pages in nice condition.

LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 15, 1777 * Battle of Brandywine * George Washington vs. William Howe * Revolutionary war original from the enemy On an inside page under "London" is news from the "morning papers", including mention of a letter from Lord Howe, with details about the Battle of Brandywine: "Gen. Howe came up with the Rebels...on the 11th of September...and the rebels were...brought to a general action, which lasted till dark, when Washington... made a...retreat, leaving behind...1800 of their dead on the field....on the 17th another action...happened near the Schuykill, where Washington was again defeated with great loss. That General Howe took possession of Philadelphia the 24th, which the rebels instantly abandoned, setting it on fire in three places....Gen. Howe left three regiments to garrison the town, and set off full speed, with the grenadiers, light infantry into the Jerseys after Washington." Other news of the day. 8 pages in nice condition.

551227

8.64.2008

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1777-12-02

SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1777  This "supplemental" issue was published at the end of the year and continued the similar format of the monthly issues although not having a full title/index page. Although the table of contents does take the top half of the ftpg. The best item in this issue is the quite lengthy letter from George Washington to his wife, dated June 24, 1776, and which begins: "You have hurt me, I know not how much, by the insinuation in your last, that my letters to you have lately been less frequent because I have felt less concern for you. The suspicion is most unjust...Have we lived, now almost a score of years, in the closest & dearest conjugal intimacy to so little purpose, that on an appearance only of inattention to you...you should pitch upon that single motive which alone is injurious to me?..." and so much more (photos show portions).  In this very personal letter Washington touches on a few military concerns but focuses more on the family and concerns for the operation of the homestead in Virginia. Taking nearly 2 1/2 pages it ends with: "...I beg to be affectionately remembered to all our friends & relations; and that you will continue to believe me to be your most faithful & tender husband." and is signed: G.W. Two pgs. are taken up with the accounts of the British successes at Forts Mifflin & Mercer, which opened up the Delaware River to the British as far as Philadelphia (see for portions). There is also an account on this event signed by: W. Howe (see). Complete in 30 pages, 5 by 8 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1777 This "supplemental" issue was published at the end of the year and continued the similar format of the monthly issues although not having a full title/index page. Although the table of contents does take the top half of the ftpg. The best item in this issue is the quite lengthy letter from George Washington to his wife, dated June 24, 1776, and which begins: "You have hurt me, I know not how much, by the insinuation in your last, that my letters to you have lately been less frequent because I have felt less concern for you. The suspicion is most unjust...Have we lived, now almost a score of years, in the closest & dearest conjugal intimacy to so little purpose, that on an appearance only of inattention to you...you should pitch upon that single motive which alone is injurious to me?..." and so much more (photos show portions). In this very personal letter Washington touches on a few military concerns but focuses more on the family and concerns for the operation of the homestead in Virginia. Taking nearly 2 1/2 pages it ends with: "...I beg to be affectionately remembered to all our friends & relations; and that you will continue to believe me to be your most faithful & tender husband." and is signed: G.W. Two pgs. are taken up with the accounts of the British successes at Forts Mifflin & Mercer, which opened up the Delaware River to the British as far as Philadelphia (see for portions). There is also an account on this event signed by: W. Howe (see). Complete in 30 pages, 5 by 8 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

560390

8.k.2009

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1777-12-02

SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1777 This "supplemental" issue was published at the end of the year and continued the similar format of the monthly issues although not having a full title/index page. Although the table of contents does take the top half of the ftpg. The best item in this issue is the quite lengthy letter from George Washington to his wife, dated June 24, 1776, and which begins: "You have hurt me, I know not how much, by the insinuation in your last, that my letters to you have lately been less frequent because I have felt less concern for you. The suspicion is most unjust...Have we lived, now almost a score of years, in the closest & dearest conjugal intimacy to so little purpose, that on an appearance only of inattention to you...you should pitch upon that single motive which alone is injurious to me?..." and so much more (photos show portions). In this very personal letter Washington touches on a few military concerns but focuses more on the family and concerns for the operation of the homestead in Virginia. Taking nearly 2 1/2 pages it ends with: "...I beg to be affectionately remembered to all our friends & relations; and that you will continue to believe me to be your most faithful & tender husband." and is signed: G.W. Two pgs. are taken up with the accounts of the British successes at Forts Mifflin & Mercer, which opened up the Delaware River to the British as far as Philadelphia (see for portions). There is also an account on this event signed by: W. Howe (see). Complete in 30 pages, 5 by 8 inches, close-trimmed at the bottom margin affects the last line of only pgs. 1, 3 and 4 which do not contain any of the mentioned content, otherwise in very nice condition.

560417

8.j.2009

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7 Washington's touching letter to his wife... cat168

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1778-01-10

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 10, 1778 * Lengthy list of military promotions by George Washington * Pro British American periodical * Revolutionary War era original 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. If you want a newspaper from the middle of the Revolutionary War with a very strong military theme, this is the issue, as the entire front page and a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with a very lengthy list of: "Promotions by the Commander in Chief" headed: "HEAD-QUARTERS, Philadelphia, Oct. 26, 1777". The list includes hundreds of names and would be an excellent source verifying ranks and regiments of a large number of officers during the war. The photos below show only portions. Page 2 has reports from London, New York, and Philadelphia, the latter including: * ..about 104 of the loyal inhabitants of that government wearied out with the oppression & persecutions of the Rebels, assembled together & agreed, if possible, to get to New York...one of them deserted & gave information of the whole affair, in consequence of which...they were way-laid by a party of the rebels...made to march loaded with irons & tied together first to Trenton--then to Burlington--from thence to Princeton... with more (see). Page 2 also has a: "PROCLAMATION, By Order of His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. General & Commander in Chief" concerning a curfew in the city of Philadelphia (see). Complete as a single sheet newspaper as the newspaper: "...published twice a week--A whole sheet should there be sufficient matter every Wednesday morning--and a half sheet on Saturday..." as noted in a prior issue (photocopy of this notice included with this issue) and this being a Saturday edition.  A few small archival mends to the corners, generally in nice condition. Not surprisingly, being a Tory newspaper the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 10, 1778 * Lengthy list of military promotions by George Washington * Pro British American periodical * Revolutionary War era original 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. If you want a newspaper from the middle of the Revolutionary War with a very strong military theme, this is the issue, as the entire front page and a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with a very lengthy list of: "Promotions by the Commander in Chief" headed: "HEAD-QUARTERS, Philadelphia, Oct. 26, 1777". The list includes hundreds of names and would be an excellent source verifying ranks and regiments of a large number of officers during the war. The photos below show only portions. Page 2 has reports from London, New York, and Philadelphia, the latter including: * ..about 104 of the loyal inhabitants of that government wearied out with the oppression & persecutions of the Rebels, assembled together & agreed, if possible, to get to New York...one of them deserted & gave information of the whole affair, in consequence of which...they were way-laid by a party of the rebels...made to march loaded with irons & tied together first to Trenton--then to Burlington--from thence to Princeton... with more (see). Page 2 also has a: "PROCLAMATION, By Order of His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. General & Commander in Chief" concerning a curfew in the city of Philadelphia (see). Complete as a single sheet newspaper as the newspaper: "...published twice a week--A whole sheet should there be sufficient matter every Wednesday morning--and a half sheet on Saturday..." as noted in a prior issue (photocopy of this notice included with this issue) and this being a Saturday edition. A few small archival mends to the corners, generally in nice condition. Not surprisingly, being a Tory newspaper the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.

541784

4.33.2008

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1778-01-24

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 24, 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. Rarely found today. Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with two Proclamations headed: "By Order of His Excellency, Sir William Howe, K.B. General & Commander in Chief, etc.", with the full text of both seen in the photos below. The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a wealth of great content on the Revolutionary War including an item introduced with: "...a spurious letter form Dr. Franklin and Mr. Deane to Lord Stormont relating to an exchange of prisoners..." with the letter printed here, signed in type: B. Franklin, S. Deane (see). There is yet another letter signed by both about the same (see). There is also a great letter by John Beazeley from Plymouth, Sept. 24, 1777 which begins: "I have the pleasure to acquaint you of my arrival here, having met with the Lexington, armed by the American Congress with 16 four pounders..." with more on a naval encounter. There is also a letter "From Rebel Papers" from Albany which begins: "The fortunate hero General Gates is to set out a few days for the southward to consult with Gov. Clinton...". Also, with a "Lancaster, Dec. 31" dateline is: "By His Excellency George Washington, Esq., General & Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America" on providing grain for the troops, completed with: "Given under my hand, at Head-Quarters, near the Valley Forge in Philadelphia county, this 20th day of December, 1777 G. WASHINGTON". Pg. 2 also has a list of 6 ordinances issued from Lancaster. Also: "A Proclamation" by Major General James Robertson, Commandant of New York" (see for the full text). An item from Philadelphia at the top of pg.3 begins: "The loss of this city & the river Delaware we hear have so much disconcerted Congress that they have obliged to adjourn themselves..." (see). Pg. 3 also has: "By Order of His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. General & Commander in Chief, PROCLAMATION" concerning the purchase & sale of food stuffs in Phila. (see). Complete in 4 pgs., a few archival repairs to the bottom blank margin & some browning in the bottom quadrant plus stray foxing, generally in nice condition. Not surprisingly, being a Tory newspaper the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, January 24, 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. Rarely found today. Most of the first column on the ftpg. is taken up with two Proclamations headed: "By Order of His Excellency, Sir William Howe, K.B. General & Commander in Chief, etc.", with the full text of both seen in the photos below. The balance of the ftpg. is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a wealth of great content on the Revolutionary War including an item introduced with: "...a spurious letter form Dr. Franklin and Mr. Deane to Lord Stormont relating to an exchange of prisoners..." with the letter printed here, signed in type: B. Franklin, S. Deane (see). There is yet another letter signed by both about the same (see). There is also a great letter by John Beazeley from Plymouth, Sept. 24, 1777 which begins: "I have the pleasure to acquaint you of my arrival here, having met with the Lexington, armed by the American Congress with 16 four pounders..." with more on a naval encounter. There is also a letter "From Rebel Papers" from Albany which begins: "The fortunate hero General Gates is to set out a few days for the southward to consult with Gov. Clinton...". Also, with a "Lancaster, Dec. 31" dateline is: "By His Excellency George Washington, Esq., General & Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United States of America" on providing grain for the troops, completed with: "Given under my hand, at Head-Quarters, near the Valley Forge in Philadelphia county, this 20th day of December, 1777 G. WASHINGTON". Pg. 2 also has a list of 6 ordinances issued from Lancaster. Also: "A Proclamation" by Major General James Robertson, Commandant of New York" (see for the full text). An item from Philadelphia at the top of pg.3 begins: "The loss of this city & the river Delaware we hear have so much disconcerted Congress that they have obliged to adjourn themselves..." (see). Pg. 3 also has: "By Order of His Excellency Sir William Howe, K.B. General & Commander in Chief, PROCLAMATION" concerning the purchase & sale of food stuffs in Phila. (see). Complete in 4 pgs., a few archival repairs to the bottom blank margin & some browning in the bottom quadrant plus stray foxing, generally in nice condition. Not surprisingly, being a Tory newspaper the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.

540811

12.50.2007

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1778-02-01

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1778  * Much on the revolutionary war * Horatio Gates letter 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). There is great reading in: "An Account of the Transactions in America during the last Campaign" which is very good on George Washington & General Howe in New Jersey and the Chesapeake area (see for portions). A report from Annapolis that Gen. Howe made propositions of peace in Congress. Other American items as well. Nice full title/index page features a wood engraving of St. John's Gate (see photo). Measures 5 by 8 inches, with 40 pages. Very nice, clean condition. wikipedia notes: Horatio Lloyd Gates (circa 1727–10 April 1806) was a British soldier turned American general during the Revolutionary War. He took credit for the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga (Benedict Arnold, who led the attack, was finally forced from the field when he was shot in the leg and was blamed for the defeat at the Battle of Camden.

GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1778 * Much on the revolutionary war * Horatio Gates letter 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). There is great reading in: "An Account of the Transactions in America during the last Campaign" which is very good on George Washington & General Howe in New Jersey and the Chesapeake area (see for portions). A report from Annapolis that Gen. Howe made propositions of peace in Congress. Other American items as well. Nice full title/index page features a wood engraving of St. John's Gate (see photo). Measures 5 by 8 inches, with 40 pages. Very nice, clean condition. wikipedia notes: Horatio Lloyd Gates (circa 1727–10 April 1806) was a British soldier turned American general during the Revolutionary War. He took credit for the American victory at the Battle of Saratoga (Benedict Arnold, who led the attack, was finally forced from the field when he was shot in the leg and was blamed for the defeat at the Battle of Camden.

554343

4.20.2009

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1778-02-11

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 11, 1778 * Rare Tory issue * Revolutionary War original from America * General George Washington * Prisoners 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 top of the front page is a terrific notice headed: "By Order Of His Excellency the Commander In Chief" which reads: "All deserters from the rebel army who are in this city, or its environs, who with to go to Europe are to give in their names and place of abode immediately to the town major in order that a passage, free from expense, may be provided for them." Page 2 has a: "Letter from Major General Robertson to His Excellency Governor Livingston" which concerns the treatment of prisoners. Also follow-up reports, one including: "...I acquainted General Washington that if he chose to treat the three first who were British officers as prisoners of war, I doubted not the Council of Safety would be satisfied. General Washington has since informed me that he intends to consider them as such & they are therefore at his service..." Another item on pg. 2 is a "Letter from Philadelphia" (see photos). Pages 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads. Complete in 4 pgs., a few minor mends at blank margins, scattered foxing throughout, generally nice. Not surprisingly, being a Tory newspaper the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 11, 1778 * Rare Tory issue * Revolutionary War original from America * General George Washington * Prisoners 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 top of the front page is a terrific notice headed: "By Order Of His Excellency the Commander In Chief" which reads: "All deserters from the rebel army who are in this city, or its environs, who with to go to Europe are to give in their names and place of abode immediately to the town major in order that a passage, free from expense, may be provided for them." Page 2 has a: "Letter from Major General Robertson to His Excellency Governor Livingston" which concerns the treatment of prisoners. Also follow-up reports, one including: "...I acquainted General Washington that if he chose to treat the three first who were British officers as prisoners of war, I doubted not the Council of Safety would be satisfied. General Washington has since informed me that he intends to consider them as such & they are therefore at his service..." Another item on pg. 2 is a "Letter from Philadelphia" (see photos). Pages 3 & 4 are entirely taken up with ads. Complete in 4 pgs., a few minor mends at blank margins, scattered foxing throughout, generally nice. Not surprisingly, being a Tory newspaper the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms.

542926

7.20.2008

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1778-03-21

LONDON CHRONICLE, quarto-size, 8 pages, dated March 21, 1778.   * Revolutionary War original from the enemy * George Washington Troops * Horatio Gates - William Howe  The second page has an Order issued by Gen. Howe establishing a curfew in Philadelphia ...between the beating of the Tatoo at half past eight oclock in the evening, and the Reveille in the morning without lanthorns...  Another item says the Congress will furnish General Washington with 100,000 troops by March 1st from drafts from the different provinces. Also word that the Maryland General Assembly voted 2000 additional troops to the Continental Army. Another page has an extract of a stern letter from Gen. Gates to Maj.-Gen. Vaughan concerning the burning of the village of Kinston, stating in part: Is thus your Kings Generals think to make to make converts to the royal cause? It is no less surprising than true, that the measures they adopt to serve their master have quite the contrary effect. Their cruelty establishes the glorious act of independency, upon the broad basis of the general resentment of the people... signed in type: Horatio Gates. Small stain on the front page, areas of lite foxing.

LONDON CHRONICLE, quarto-size, 8 pages, dated March 21, 1778. * Revolutionary War original from the enemy * George Washington Troops * Horatio Gates - William Howe The second page has an Order issued by Gen. Howe establishing a curfew in Philadelphia ...between the beating of the Tatoo at half past eight oclock in the evening, and the Reveille in the morning without lanthorns... Another item says the Congress will furnish General Washington with 100,000 troops by March 1st from drafts from the different provinces. Also word that the Maryland General Assembly voted 2000 additional troops to the Continental Army. Another page has an extract of a stern letter from Gen. Gates to Maj.-Gen. Vaughan concerning the burning of the village of Kinston, stating in part: Is thus your Kings Generals think to make to make converts to the royal cause? It is no less surprising than true, that the measures they adopt to serve their master have quite the contrary effect. Their cruelty establishes the glorious act of independency, upon the broad basis of the general resentment of the people... signed in type: Horatio Gates. Small stain on the front page, areas of lite foxing.

539824

11.35.2007

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2007-11-13T08:38:49-05:00

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1779-01-02

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 2, 1779  * Rare Daniel Boone mention  * George Washington losing his officers  * Revolutionary war original from the enemy  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 body of militia, has taken possession of Fort Chartres and the other western posts between the rivers Ohio and Mississippi. The commandant is on his way to this city, a prisoner. Capt. Boon, the famous partisan, has lately crossed the Ohio with a small detachment of men & near the Shawanese towns repulsed a party of the enemy and brought in one scalp without any loss on his side..." with a bit more (see). A report on the back page notes: "Mr. Washington...has not more than 2000 Continental troops with him & many officers have lately resigned their commissions into his hands from various causes of discontent: that he refused his consent to many others who desired to leave the service, referring them to the Congress; and it is said the latter have sent for their General that with their united wisdom, means may be adopted to secure their continuance with him some time longer." Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, minor dirtiness to the front page and two holes on interior leaves not affecting nor close to any mentioned reports.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 2, 1779 * Rare Daniel Boone mention * George Washington losing his officers * Revolutionary war original from the enemy 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 body of militia, has taken possession of Fort Chartres and the other western posts between the rivers Ohio and Mississippi. The commandant is on his way to this city, a prisoner. Capt. Boon, the famous partisan, has lately crossed the Ohio with a small detachment of men & near the Shawanese towns repulsed a party of the enemy and brought in one scalp without any loss on his side..." with a bit more (see). A report on the back page notes: "Mr. Washington...has not more than 2000 Continental troops with him & many officers have lately resigned their commissions into his hands from various causes of discontent: that he refused his consent to many others who desired to leave the service, referring them to the Congress; and it is said the latter have sent for their General that with their united wisdom, means may be adopted to secure their continuance with him some time longer." Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, minor dirtiness to the front page and two holes on interior leaves not affecting nor close to any mentioned reports.

553144

12.16.2008

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1779-03-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779. See the photo below for the nice full title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias! This issue contains some reports on the Revolutionary War. Several war reports near the back, including one headed: "American News" with mention of Clinton & Geo. Washington regarding exchange of prisoners; report of a naval battle between the British cutter "Rattlesnake" & a French ship; a lengthy account involving Count D' Estaing. This issue contains over 40 pages and measures about 5 by 8 1/2 inches. In excellent condition.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1779. See the photo below for the nice full title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias! This issue contains some reports on the Revolutionary War. Several war reports near the back, including one headed: "American News" with mention of Clinton & Geo. Washington regarding exchange of prisoners; report of a naval battle between the British cutter "Rattlesnake" & a French ship; a lengthy account involving Count D' Estaing. This issue contains over 40 pages and measures about 5 by 8 1/2 inches. In excellent condition.

207154

7.e.2005

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1779-05-06

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, May 6, 1779 * George Washington proclamation * Revolutionary War newspaper Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a letter signed: A Pennsylvanian, which discusses various items including some relating to the Revolutionary War, including: "...intended to have been published a few days after the butchery of Mr. Whitmier's family, but by some accident their appearance in print was delayed till after the arrival of the troops to the assistance of that distressed country;...the forces could have been sent early enough not only to prevent these depredations but at the same time to have maintained the strength of the country, which...has, no doubt, been much weakened by the evacuation that ensued..." with much more. Pg. 2 has coverage on the court martial trial of Admiral Keppel (see for portions). Page 3 has an Act for: "...making more equal the burthen of the public defence; and for filling the quota of troops to be raised in this state." The back page is entirely filled with ads and political notices, including a very nice: "Proclamation by His Excellency George Washington, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America." which is concerning a pardon for deserters from the army (see). This Proclamation is signed in type: Geo. Washington. This issue has a very ornate & decorative masthead (see photos), is complete in 4 pages, folio size with untrimmed margins. It is in truly excellent condition.

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, May 6, 1779 * George Washington proclamation * Revolutionary War newspaper Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a letter signed: A Pennsylvanian, which discusses various items including some relating to the Revolutionary War, including: "...intended to have been published a few days after the butchery of Mr. Whitmier's family, but by some accident their appearance in print was delayed till after the arrival of the troops to the assistance of that distressed country;...the forces could have been sent early enough not only to prevent these depredations but at the same time to have maintained the strength of the country, which...has, no doubt, been much weakened by the evacuation that ensued..." with much more. Pg. 2 has coverage on the court martial trial of Admiral Keppel (see for portions). Page 3 has an Act for: "...making more equal the burthen of the public defence; and for filling the quota of troops to be raised in this state." The back page is entirely filled with ads and political notices, including a very nice: "Proclamation by His Excellency George Washington, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America." which is concerning a pardon for deserters from the army (see). This Proclamation is signed in type: Geo. Washington. This issue has a very ornate & decorative masthead (see photos), is complete in 4 pages, folio size with untrimmed margins. It is in truly excellent condition.

540722

1.a.2008

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1780-09-01

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated Sept. 1780. See the photo below for the nice full title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias! This issue contains over 40 pages and measures about 5 by 8 inches. This issue contains some reports on the Revolutionary War. Near the back is content headed: "Advices Received from America", including a letter from Morristown signed in type: George Washington, & another signed: La Fayette. Item mentions: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed Lt. Gen. of his Most Christian Majesty's troops in America...". A few other military reports from America, including talk of Generals Clinton, Gates, & Lord Germaine. Item mentions: "...that Washington was in force ready to attack New York...".

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated Sept. 1780. See the photo below for the nice full title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias! This issue contains over 40 pages and measures about 5 by 8 inches. This issue contains some reports on the Revolutionary War. Near the back is content headed: "Advices Received from America", including a letter from Morristown signed in type: George Washington, & another signed: La Fayette. Item mentions: "His Excellency Gen. Washington is appointed Lt. Gen. of his Most Christian Majesty's troops in America...". A few other military reports from America, including talk of Generals Clinton, Gates, & Lord Germaine. Item mentions: "...that Washington was in force ready to attack New York...".

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1780-10-21

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, October 21, 1780 * Original Revolutionary War item from the enemy * General George Washington * Canajoharie, New York An inside page has a full column article based on a item sent from the King of Prussia to General George Washington, the full text of which can be seen in the photos below. Note also the "P.S." which mentions: " * When any body tells you that the army of Washington was inferior you will please to recollect that he had only to call for reinforcements & was sure to have them speedily; that he had always an army numerous enough to defend grounds as difficult to be attacked as some fortresses...He would have been no General at all if he had not made use of these advantages Another pg. has reports from the Pennsylvania Gazette with updates on the Revolutionary War (see photos), including: * Our accounts of the damage done by the motley allies of Great Britain up the Mohawk River are very imperfect...they have burnt the principal part of Canojohary, a fine settlement about 56 miles from Albany...General Washington's army...have occupied an entire new encampment a few miles west of Dobb's Ferry...We are informed that the British army are encamped at White Stone on Long Island...in consequence of an expected visit from the combined armies of France & the United States... with much more (see photos). The back page has a: "Letter from New York, Aug. 29" with some war news as can be seen in the photos. Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches in very nice condition.

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, October 21, 1780 * Original Revolutionary War item from the enemy * General George Washington * Canajoharie, New York An inside page has a full column article based on a item sent from the King of Prussia to General George Washington, the full text of which can be seen in the photos below. Note also the "P.S." which mentions: " * When any body tells you that the army of Washington was inferior you will please to recollect that he had only to call for reinforcements & was sure to have them speedily; that he had always an army numerous enough to defend grounds as difficult to be attacked as some fortresses...He would have been no General at all if he had not made use of these advantages Another pg. has reports from the Pennsylvania Gazette with updates on the Revolutionary War (see photos), including: * Our accounts of the damage done by the motley allies of Great Britain up the Mohawk River are very imperfect...they have burnt the principal part of Canojohary, a fine settlement about 56 miles from Albany...General Washington's army...have occupied an entire new encampment a few miles west of Dobb's Ferry...We are informed that the British army are encamped at White Stone on Long Island...in consequence of an expected visit from the combined armies of France & the United States... with much more (see photos). The back page has a: "Letter from New York, Aug. 29" with some war news as can be seen in the photos. Eight pages, 9 by 12 inches in very nice condition.

553294

12.24.2008

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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 America...is now ready for sea..." with more (see). Another page has "American News" taken from the South Carolina Gazette which takes over half a page in describing in some detail a battle (see photos), followed by some nice content concerning the treaty between France & America including a document signed in type by: Ben Franklin, Arthur Lee, and John Adams. (see). The bkpg. has some nice reporting on the Revolutionary War in the South, including: "...advices from South Carolina & Georgia confirming the report of an action having happened with a large party of the rebels...in which the Royalists gained a complete victory..." with more (see). Eight pgs., 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.

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 America...is now ready for sea..." with more (see). Another page has "American News" taken from the South Carolina Gazette which takes over half a page in describing in some detail a battle (see photos), followed by some nice content concerning the treaty between France & America including a document signed in type by: Ben Franklin, Arthur Lee, and John Adams. (see). The bkpg. has some nice reporting on the Revolutionary War in the South, including: "...advices from South Carolina & Georgia confirming the report of an action having happened with a large party of the rebels...in which the Royalists gained a complete victory..." with more (see). Eight pgs., 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.

553790

2.25.2009

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March,1781  Under the heading: "American News" is a report concerning General Arnold's work around Virginia, mentioning his march into Richmond, and his other work in the area and ending with: "...army arrived at Portsmouth just time enough to prevent that town from being burnt by the Rebels; which they had determined to do to prevent the army fom making a lodgement there.", p141 - also:  says they proceeded up the James River, had an engagement near Hoods Fort, and later at Westham, they burned and destroyed the ...finest foundry in all America... And at Richmond  ...Gen. Arnold found vast stores of all sorts; and what was public property he destroyed... There is also a brief report mentioning that  The American John Adams, Esq. opened a loan for a million florins at Amsterdam, for the use of the united states of America... ". Measures about 5 1/2 by 8 inches with approx. 40 pages.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March,1781 Under the heading: "American News" is a report concerning General Arnold's work around Virginia, mentioning his march into Richmond, and his other work in the area and ending with: "...army arrived at Portsmouth just time enough to prevent that town from being burnt by the Rebels; which they had determined to do to prevent the army fom making a lodgement there.", p141 - also: says they proceeded up the James River, had an engagement near Hoods Fort, and later at Westham, they burned and destroyed the ...finest foundry in all America... And at Richmond ...Gen. Arnold found vast stores of all sorts; and what was public property he destroyed... There is also a brief report mentioning that The American John Adams, Esq. opened a loan for a million florins at Amsterdam, for the use of the united states of America... ". Measures about 5 1/2 by 8 inches with approx. 40 pages.

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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 takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold. This is his detailed report on the taking of New London, Connecticut. Also included is a letter from George Washington to Congress which prefaces another letter from Gen. Gist concerning the safe arrival in the Chesapeake of Adm. De Grasse & his 28 French ships. It was this bit of very important news that would eventually seal the fate of Cornwallis at Yorktown, who desperately wanted the assistance of Clinton's navy in New York, but which would come to late. This is made evident but yet another report which has a  letter from Clinton to Germaine which includes: "...received a letter from the Admiral...to inform me of the enemy's being absolute masters of the navigation of the Chesapeak. I thought it right to call a council of the general officers on the subject of sending the supplies already mentioned...concurred with me in opinion that it was most advisable to wait until more favourable accounts from Rear Adm. Graves or the arrival of Adm. Digby rendering the sailing of the reinforcement less hazardous. In the mean time the exertions of both fleet & army shall be made to form a junction with the squadron & army in Virginia...". Another page has content which includes: "...he had that day embarked all the troops on board the men of war from the transports...& that the whole fleet...were then under sail for the Chesapeak...". Such assistance would come to late for Cornwallis who would surrender to Washington in mid-October at Yorktown. The report continues & notes: "...appears that on the 26th of Sept. Gen. Washington began to play his heavy artillery on York Town & before night had gained some trifling advantages."  Then further on the report becomes considerably more historic with: "...the fleet & army which sailed from the Hook on the 19th arrived off Cape Charles...when they had the mortification to hear that lord Cornwallis had proposed terms of capitulation to the enemy on the 18th..." and then also: "...we cannot entertain the least doubt of his lordship's having capitulated & that we are unfortunately too late to relieve him...the admiral has determined upon returning with his fleet to Sandy Hook...the terms of capitulation have not yet officially been received."  Truly a wealth of terrific content in this issue. Complete in 48 pages, measures about 5 by 8 inches, full title/index page, 4 interior pgs. bit close-trimmed but not affecting mentioned reports,  very nice condition.

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 takes over an entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold. This is his detailed report on the taking of New London, Connecticut. Also included is a letter from George Washington to Congress which prefaces another letter from Gen. Gist concerning the safe arrival in the Chesapeake of Adm. De Grasse & his 28 French ships. It was this bit of very important news that would eventually seal the fate of Cornwallis at Yorktown, who desperately wanted the assistance of Clinton's navy in New York, but which would come to late. This is made evident but yet another report which has a letter from Clinton to Germaine which includes: "...received a letter from the Admiral...to inform me of the enemy's being absolute masters of the navigation of the Chesapeak. I thought it right to call a council of the general officers on the subject of sending the supplies already mentioned...concurred with me in opinion that it was most advisable to wait until more favourable accounts from Rear Adm. Graves or the arrival of Adm. Digby rendering the sailing of the reinforcement less hazardous. In the mean time the exertions of both fleet & army shall be made to form a junction with the squadron & army in Virginia...". Another page has content which includes: "...he had that day embarked all the troops on board the men of war from the transports...& that the whole fleet...were then under sail for the Chesapeak...". Such assistance would come to late for Cornwallis who would surrender to Washington in mid-October at Yorktown. The report continues & notes: "...appears that on the 26th of Sept. Gen. Washington began to play his heavy artillery on York Town & before night had gained some trifling advantages." Then further on the report becomes considerably more historic with: "...the fleet & army which sailed from the Hook on the 19th arrived off Cape Charles...when they had the mortification to hear that lord Cornwallis had proposed terms of capitulation to the enemy on the 18th..." and then also: "...we cannot entertain the least doubt of his lordship's having capitulated & that we are unfortunately too late to relieve him...the admiral has determined upon returning with his fleet to Sandy Hook...the terms of capitulation have not yet officially been received." Truly a wealth of terrific content in this issue. Complete in 48 pages, measures about 5 by 8 inches, full title/index page, 4 interior pgs. bit close-trimmed but not affecting mentioned reports, very nice condition.

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782  A very nice magazine from the late 18th century 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 in 1731 and lasting until 1907. This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia.  An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had the honour to acquaint your Lordship with my fears respecting the fate of the army in Virginia. It now gives me the deepest concern to inform you that they were but too well founded..." with more. Following this is a report headed: "Copy of a Letter from Lt. General Earl Cornwallis to Sir Henry Clinton dated York-Town, in Virginia, Oct. 20, 1781" which begins with the very famous line: "I have the mortification to inform your excellency that I have been forced to give up the posts of York and Gloucester and to surrender the troops under my command, by capitulation, on the 19th inst. as prisoners of war to the combined forces of America and France..." with much, much more, portions seen in the photos. This report carries over to the following three pages, and which includes letters between Cornwallis and George Washington, signed by each. One of the more significant dispatches signed by Washington includes his statement "...an ardent desire to spare the further effusion of blood will readily incline me to listen to such terms for the surrender of your posts as are admissable..." with more. Truly a very historic issue on the ending of the Revolutionary War, and great to have these reports in a British publication! Also in this issue is the full page map called for headed: "Road from Lincoln to the Eastern Coast" (see). This is the complete 48 page issue, nice condition, with a full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 5 by 8 inches.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1782 A very nice magazine from the late 18th century 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 in 1731 and lasting until 1907. This issue contains the very historic report of the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, Virginia. An inside page has a nice report headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton" which begins: "...I had the honour to acquaint your Lordship with my fears respecting the fate of the army in Virginia. It now gives me the deepest concern to inform you that they were but too well founded..." with more. Following this is a report headed: "Copy of a Letter from Lt. General Earl Cornwallis to Sir Henry Clinton dated York-Town, in Virginia, Oct. 20, 1781" which begins with the very famous line: "I have the mortification to inform your excellency that I have been forced to give up the posts of York and Gloucester and to surrender the troops under my command, by capitulation, on the 19th inst. as prisoners of war to the combined forces of America and France..." with much, much more, portions seen in the photos. This report carries over to the following three pages, and which includes letters between Cornwallis and George Washington, signed by each. One of the more significant dispatches signed by Washington includes his statement "...an ardent desire to spare the further effusion of blood will readily incline me to listen to such terms for the surrender of your posts as are admissable..." with more. Truly a very historic issue on the ending of the Revolutionary War, and great to have these reports in a British publication! Also in this issue is the full page map called for headed: "Road from Lincoln to the Eastern Coast" (see). This is the complete 48 page issue, nice condition, with a full title/index page featuring an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures 5 by 8 inches.

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9.4.2009

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<div>SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., March 7, 1782. * State of Indiana founded * revolutionary war era The ftpg. has a brief item on the death of Lord Thomas Fairfax, proprietor of Northern Virginia. He was the one who entrusted a young George Washington to survey & map the Fairfax estate in the Shenandoah Valley many years before. Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a fine account of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 1779. On the bkpg. under Philadelphia is a report stating in part: We hear that a committee of the Hon. Congress have made a favourable report on the petition of certain persons claiming a tract of land, behind Maryland, and joining the south west corner of Pennsylvania, named Indiana. This country, which extends between the Ohio and the Laurel hill, and contains about three millions and an half of acres was likely to be granted by England as an indemnification for losses... and more. In the same report is mention that Measures have been taken in order to settle the claim of the State of Connecticut, upon the north part of Pennsylvania, formerly a subject of debate. A pg. 2 report from Trenton discusses in detail a confrontation near Pleasant Valley with British troops. A report from Hartford states: No less than eleven thousand British prisoners are... cantoned in different parts of the United States. From Boston is: We learn...the inhabitants of the territories of the State of Vermont, did...relinquish all claims to the unions...they had formed on the eastern side of Connecticut river; as also the western union, which contained part of the State of New-York. Complete in 4 pages, untrimmed margins, small piece from the upper right margin of the front leaf is not close to any text. Generally in very nice, clean condition. </div>

SALEM GAZETTE, Salem, Mass., March 7, 1782. * State of Indiana founded * revolutionary war eraThe ftpg. has a brief item on the death of Lord Thomas Fairfax, proprietor of Northern Virginia. He was the one who entrusted a young George Washington to survey & map the Fairfax estate in the Shenandoah Valley many years before. Most of the ftpg. is taken up with a fine account of the eruption of Mt. Vesuvius in 1779. On the bkpg. under Philadelphia is a report stating in part: We hear that a committee of the Hon. Congress have made a favourable report on the petition of certain persons claiming a tract of land, behind Maryland, and joining the south west corner of Pennsylvania, named Indiana. This country, which extends between the Ohio and the Laurel hill, and contains about three millions and an half of acres was likely to be granted by England as an indemnification for losses... and more. In the same report is mention that Measures have been taken in order to settle the claim of the State of Connecticut, upon the north part of Pennsylvania, formerly a subject of debate. A pg. 2 report from Trenton discusses in detail a confrontation near Pleasant Valley with British troops. A report from Hartford states: No less than eleven thousand British prisoners are... cantoned in different parts of the United States. From Boston is: We learn...the inhabitants of the territories of the State of Vermont, did...relinquish all claims to the unions...they had formed on the eastern side of Connecticut river; as also the western union, which contained part of the State of New-York. Complete in 4 pages, untrimmed margins, small piece from the upper right margin of the front leaf is not close to any text. Generally in very nice, clean condition.

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11.92.2006

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THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Feb. 3, 1783  This issue features one of the more significant masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War, captoined: "All hands with one enflamed, enlightened heart." with the engraving showing just that. The obvious political message is that the 13 colonies are united in the patriotic cause of the nation & its fight against British rule. The front page is taken up with reports from Europe including mention of John Adams leaving the Hague for France in his efforts to finalize the treaty of peace ending the war (see). Another ftpg. note states in part: "...arrived here from Paris who was lately employed by Dr. Franklin to fix the boundaries of those American provinces which are agreed to be acknowledged independent..." . Various reports on pages 2 & 3 have some references to the closing events of the Revolutionary War, including: "Orders are certainly sent to America to countermand the evacuation of Charlestown." and an item from Newfoundland which begins: "We have just now here a great number of the most miserable objects I ever saw, the crew of the Hector...". Various ads of the day as well. Complete in 4 pgs., some scattered foxing & light browning, generally in very nice condition. Measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches.

THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Feb. 3, 1783 This issue features one of the more significant masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War, captoined: "All hands with one enflamed, enlightened heart." with the engraving showing just that. The obvious political message is that the 13 colonies are united in the patriotic cause of the nation & its fight against British rule. The front page is taken up with reports from Europe including mention of John Adams leaving the Hague for France in his efforts to finalize the treaty of peace ending the war (see). Another ftpg. note states in part: "...arrived here from Paris who was lately employed by Dr. Franklin to fix the boundaries of those American provinces which are agreed to be acknowledged independent..." . Various reports on pages 2 & 3 have some references to the closing events of the Revolutionary War, including: "Orders are certainly sent to America to countermand the evacuation of Charlestown." and an item from Newfoundland which begins: "We have just now here a great number of the most miserable objects I ever saw, the crew of the Hector...". Various ads of the day as well. Complete in 4 pgs., some scattered foxing & light browning, generally in very nice condition. Measures 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inches.

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10.87.2008

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (2 issue set) from London England. These magazines are dated: August & September , 1783 and are about 55 pages in length. The front page of these issues have a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news around the world during this very early time in history: These two issues have George Washington's letter of resignation from the army. It starts in the August issue and continues in the September issue. Fascinating letter from the Father of our Nation.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE (2 issue set) from London England. These magazines are dated: August & September , 1783 and are about 55 pages in length. The front page of these issues have a nice masthead of St. John's Gate and contains news around the world during this very early time in history: These two issues have George Washington's letter of resignation from the army. It starts in the August issue and continues in the September issue. Fascinating letter from the Father of our Nation.

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1783  * From the end of the Revolutionary War * Peace Treaty B Franklin A very nice magazine from the "mother country" at the end of the Revolutionary War 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 in 1731 and lasting until 1907. Included is a portion of text headed: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783"  the text being just the beginning & ending of the Treaty, not the complete text (see photos). It ends with Article X and includes the signatures (in type) of John Adams, B. Franklin, and John Jay (see photos for this complete report). Further on is a section headed: "American Intelligence" which includes a report concerning finances, signed in type: Robert Morris. Also included are reports from Philadelphia, Charlestown, and New York (see photos). The full back page is a chart headed: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in November, 1783". This issue is complete with both foldout plates called for (see). Complete in 86 pages with full title/index page which contains an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches, some scattered foxing.

THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1783 * From the end of the Revolutionary War * Peace Treaty B Franklin A very nice magazine from the "mother country" at the end of the Revolutionary War 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 in 1731 and lasting until 1907. Included is a portion of text headed: "The Definitive Treaty between Great Britain & the United States of America, signed at Paris, the 3rd day of Sept. 1783" the text being just the beginning & ending of the Treaty, not the complete text (see photos). It ends with Article X and includes the signatures (in type) of John Adams, B. Franklin, and John Jay (see photos for this complete report). Further on is a section headed: "American Intelligence" which includes a report concerning finances, signed in type: Robert Morris. Also included are reports from Philadelphia, Charlestown, and New York (see photos). The full back page is a chart headed: "Each Day's Price of Stocks in November, 1783". This issue is complete with both foldout plates called for (see). Complete in 86 pages with full title/index page which contains an engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches, some scattered foxing.

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12.2.2007

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