Thanksgiving Proclamations
Proclamations for Days of Thanksgiving & Praise to God have been a part of the fabric of history since the beginning of recorded history. Soon after the invention of the printing press, as the primary method of disseminating important information, newspapers became the means of communicating these special days of humiliation & prayer... and often contained the text of the proclamations in their entirety. Enjoy the issues shown below... and let's encourage one another to be thankful for the blessings we've been given.Note: All of those shown below are available for purchase. To view all issues we've discovered (100+), whether available or not, select: All Newspapers with Thanksgiving Proclamations...
Thanksgiving Proclamations
Proclamations for Days of Thanksgiving & Praise to God have been a part of the fabric of history since the beginning of recorded history. Soon after the invention of the printing press, as the primary method of disseminating important information, newspapers became the means of communicating these special days of humiliation & prayer... and often contained the text of the proclamations in their entirety. Enjoy the issues shown below... and let's encourage one another to be thankful for the blessings we've been given.<br />
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Celebrating the victory at Sedgemoor...
Item #617246
July 13, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 13, 1685
* Battle of Sedgemoor- Somerset, England
* Monmouth Rebellion comes to an end
* James Scott, 1st Duke of Monmouth
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with some great text referencing the battle of Sedgemoor, the first column being a Proclamation prefaced with: "His Majesty has been pleased to cause His Royal Proclamation to be Published for ... See More
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Celebrating the victory at Sedgemoor...
Item #219494
July 13, 1685
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 13, 1685 Most of the ftpg. is taken up with some great text referencing the battle of Sedgemoor, the first column being a Proclamation prefaced with: "His Majesty has been pleased to cause His Royal Proclamation to be Published for 'A Solemn and Publick Thanksgiving throughout the Kingdom for His Majesties late Victories over the Rebels.' " and what... See More
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King & Queen Day Of Thanksgiving In 1693...
Item #204054
November 06, 1693
LONDON GAZETTE, Nov. 6, 1693 The front page has: "By the King and Queen, A PROCLAMATION, For a Publick Thanksgiving". Singlesheet with occasional foxing, otherwise in very good condition. Over 300 years old!
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Royal Proclamation for thanksgiving...
Item #575349
November 05, 1702
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, November 5, 1702 The top of the front page has "By The Queen, A PROCLAMATION For A Publick Thanksgiving" (see) from the reign of Queen Anne. The balance of the ftpg. has various news items from Europe, as does the bkpg.
Four pages, 7 1/2 by 11 3/4 inches, even foxing throughout, very nice condition.
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Queen's Proclamation... Public Thanksgiving...
Item #571002
November 21, 1706
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, England, November 21, 1706 The frontpage of this singlesheet issue contains "By the QUEEN, a PROCLAMATION, for PUBLICK THANKSGIVING..." This Thanksgiving was being acknowledged due to the continued protection and assistance in the just War that they were currently engaged in. Other news and advertisements of the day are within this issue. The issue... See More
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Two Proclamations by Queen Anne...
Item #666864
January 06, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 6, 1708 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION For a Publick Thanksgiving" and: "By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION For A General Thanksgiving".
Single sheet, 7 by 11 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
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Two Proclamations by Queen Anne...
Item #666862
July 22, 1708
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 22, 1708 Over half of the front page is taken up with: "By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION For a Publick Thanksgiving" and: "By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION For A General Thanksgiving".
Single sheet, 7 by 11 1/2 inches, small hole causes no loss of readability, very nice condition.
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Proclamations of thanksgiving for the Treaty of Utrecht...
Item #652694
THE LONDON GAZETTE, May 23, 1713 This issue begins with: "By the Queen, A PROCLAMATION For a Publick Thanksgiving" in celebration for the Treaty of Utrecht. It is followed by another "Proclamation" as well, and content inside relates to this also.The Treaty of Utrecht was an historic agreement among various European powers, with France being the common party within the ... See More
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Day of thanksgiving in Boston... Foldout map of Africa...
Item #682558
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago. Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Si... See More
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Day of thanksgiving in Boston... an abacus... music writing machine....
Item #682411
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Interesting articles: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations; "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".There is also content regarding the war in America & p... See More
Day of thanksgiving in Boston... Foldout map of Africa...
Item #644295
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago. Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Si... See More
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Day of thanksgiving in Boston... Foldout map of Africa...
Item #640478
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago. Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Si... See More
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Day of thanksgiving in Boston... Foldout map of Africa...
Item #589831
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago. Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Si... See More
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Foldout map of Africa...
Item #576492
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRICA", which shows considerable detail of the entire continent, at least as much as was known over 250 years ago. Included also is the Saudi Arabia peninsula, portions of present-day Iraq and Iran, as well as the very southern tips of Italy (including Sicily)... See More
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Foldout map of Africa...
Item #576493
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 A very nice magazine from the "mother country" before the French & Indian War with a wide range of varied content. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.Certainly the prime content in this issue is the very nice foldout map of "AFRIC... See More
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Day of thanksgiving in Boston... an abacus... music writing machine....
Item #680319
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Interesting articles in this issue include: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations (see); "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".Interesting articles in this is... See More
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Day of thanksgiving in Boston... music writing machine....
Item #607275
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Interesting articles in this issue include: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations (see); "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".Interesting articles in this is... See More
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Day of thanksgiving in Boston... music writing machine....
Item #210764
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1748 Interesting articles in this issue include: "Invention of Writing Music by Playing It" with two small illustrations (see); "Articles For a General Peace" "Introduction to Heraldry" "A Religious Tax Proposed" "Proclamation Against Commerce with France".Interesting articles in this is... See More
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Death of General Wolfe...
Item #209429
November 01, 1759
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 1, 1759 The front page contains "By the King, A Proclamation" for a day of thanksgiving for: "...particularly by the defeat of the French army in Canada, & the taking of Quebec...". Page 2 contains a report reading in part: "...giving an account of the surrender of the city & castle of Quebec & concluding thus: 'In this g... See More
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Item #613790
June 23, 1766
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL [Gloucester], England, June 23, 1766 Near the top of page 2 is an: "Extract of a Letter from Boston, New England" concerning a proclamation for a day of thanksgiving. Also a letter from Phila. concerning medal given, one for an essay: "...on the Reciprocal Advantages of a Perpetual Union between Great Britain & her American Colonies..." (see).
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Colonial issue with nice content...
Item #687141
October 29, 1771
THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, Oct. 29, 1771 A nice engraving in the masthead. The front page has: "A Proclamation" By the Governor" for a day of thanksgiving & praise, signed in type: T. Hutchinson. The front page also has much news from London, one item noting: "It is said, in regard to the colonies, that all due obedience to the Mother Country will be ins... See More
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Colonial issue with nice content...
Item #586504
October 29, 1771
THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Salem, Massachusetts, Oct. 29, 1771 A nice engraving in the masthead. The front page has: "A Proclamation" By the Governor" for a day of thanksgiving & praise, signed in type: T. Hutchinson. The front page also has much news from London, one item noting: "It is said, in regard to the colonies, that all due obedience to the Mother Country will be ins... See More
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Likely the most desired masthead from the 18th century...
Item #687194
October 27, 1774
THE MASSACHUSETTS SPY, Or Thomas's Boston Journal, October 27, 1774 It would be difficult to properly place both the scarcity and desirability of this newspaper in the confect of American history. This issue has the famous "Join Or Die" engraving stretching across the masthead.
In the same way that the famous "Dewey Defeats Truman" issue of the Chicago Tribune is com... See More
Many complaints of the colonists to the British, with some response...
Item #626356
October 28, 1774
CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, Oct. 28, 1774 Some nice ftpg. content including one beginning: "This meeting taking into their consideration the unhappy differences & disputes subsisting between Great Britain & her colonies...", followed by another report datelined from Boston with a Resolve: "That the Congress approve of the opposition by the inhabitants... See More
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Item #673144
December 30, 1774
EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 30, 1774 Has a Thanksgiving Proclamation by John Hancock.
This issue does not exist. Listed in Swann Auction 2546 for $600-$900.
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Rallying the patriotic spirit... A rare newspaper from Williamsburg, Virginia...
Item #654780
March 09, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 9, 1775 One of the very rare titles from the colonial era. This title printed only from May 16, 1766 until Feb. 3, 1776. It was begun by William Rind & upon his death in 1773 it was published by Clementina Rind, his widow, she becoming the first woman printer & editor in Virginia.
Clementina would die in 1774 and John Pinkney printed s... See More
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The Revolutionary War...
Item #217053
November 23, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1775.
* Revolutionary war era Philadelphia Pennsylvania PA
* Lexington & Concord mention
Over half of pg. 2 is taken up with: "A Proclamation for a Public Thanksgiving" which includes: "Although, in consequence of the unnatural, cruel, & barbarous measures adopted & pursued by the British Administration, great & dist
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* Revolutionary war era Philadelphia Pennsylvania PA
* Lexington & Concord mention
Over half of pg. 2 is taken up with: "A Proclamation for a Public Thanksgiving" which includes: "Although, in consequence of the unnatural, cruel, & barbarous measures adopted & pursued by the British Administration, great & dist
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The Revolutionary War...
Thanksgiving... prayer... and more...
Item #217052
November 23, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 23, 1775 Over half of pg. 2 is taken up with: "A Proclamation for a Public Thanksgiving" which includes: "Although, in consequence of the unnatural, cruel, & barbarous measures adopted & pursued by the British Administration, great & distressing calamities are brought upon our oppressed country...we feel the dreadfu... See More
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A gem of an issue from Philadelphia, 1776...
Item #205552
March 18, 1776
DUNLAP'S PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & GENERAL ADVERTISER, March 18, 1776 This is simply a terrific issue on many accounts, the first of which is the very ornate & displayable masthead with the ornate lettering and the nice engraving of a sailing ship (see photo). Plus, this is a newspaper from Philadelphia dated 1776. The front page has a lengthy (nearly 2 columns) "Letter #1... See More
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Great front page & patriotic engraving...
Item #216400
December 07, 1778
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 7, 1778 As seen in the photo below, this issue has one of the nicer mastheads from the Revolutionary, with a patriotic theme as well, showing a group of 13 arms, representing the colonies, holding on to a common link within which is an inflamed heart. The caption beneath the engraving reads: "All Hands With One Inflamed, Enlig... See More
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First woman newspaper publisher...
Item #609602
April 06, 1779
THE MARYLAND JOURNAL & BALTIMORE ADVERTISER, April 6, 1779 In addition to being a scarce title from during the midst of the Revolutionary War, this newspaper is noted for being published by a woman, Mary Kathrine Goddard, a rarity in the 18th century printing industry. See the imprint at the bottom of the back page noting; "Printed by M.K. Goddard at the Post-Office in Market ... See More
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Proclamation by John Jay... The latest war news...
Item #658691
April 08, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, April 8, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #4 issue.
Some war news inside including an item: "...a party of the enemy...landed from a galley below Tarry-Town, were luckily early discovered by our people... See More
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Great issue on the Battle of Falmouth...
Item #662911
April 15, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, April 15, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #5 issue.
Over one-third of the ftpg. is taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed in type by General William Greene, for a day of thanksgiving, fasting &am... See More
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Great issue on the Battle of Falmouth...
Item #658711
April 15, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, April 15, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This is the volume 1, #5 issue.
Over one-third of the ftpg. is taken up with: "A Proclamation" signed in type by General William Greene, for a day of thanksgiving, fasting &am... See More
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Wonderful & inclusive issue on the Major Andre-Benedict Arnold treason plot...
Item #700601
November 16, 1780
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 16, 1780 A nice feature of the masthead is a great engraving taken after one done earlier by Paul Revere, showing a patriot soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll reading "Independence" in the other.
Half of the front page is taken up with three documents each signed in type: John Hancock, one a "Procla... See More
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Mention of John Paul Jones... Dealing with the Revolutionary War...
Item #609505
December 02, 1780
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Dec. 2, 1780 The first column of the ftpg. has: "A Proclamation" by the President of the Penna. Executive Council for a day of thanksgiving & prayer for; "...Almighty God...amidst the vicissitudes and calamities of war, to bestow blessings on the people of these states...his watchful providence & rescuing the person of our Command... See More
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1780 Battle of Fishdam Ford...
Day of Thanksgiving for discovery of Benedict Arnold's treasonous actions...
Item #588816
December 05, 1780
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Dec. 5, 1780 Page 3 has a brief bit which mentions: "...arrived...from Boston...an account that a 20 gun ship was seen...which we supposed to be the Ariel, commanded by captain John Paul Jones, which is very likely to be the case...", followed by a letter from Major General Gates to Congress with a report on the Battle of Fishdam Ford: ".... See More
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On the Battle of Guilford Court House...
Item #696922
April 24, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 24, 1781
* Battle of Guilford Courthouse
* Greensboro, North Carolina
* General Charles Cornwallis loss
Page 2 has some nice war content. The 2nd column begins with: "By accounts from General Greene's army as late as the 24th ultimo, we learn that Lord Cornwallis is retreating towards Cross Creek and that o... See More
On the Battle of Guilford Court House...
Item #658557
April 24, 1781
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 24, 1781
* Battle of Guilford Courthouse
* Greensboro, North Carolina
* General Charles Cornwallis loss
Page 2 has some nice war content. The 2nd column begins with: "By accounts from General Greene's army as late as the 24th ultimo, we learn that Lord Cornwallis is retreating towards Cross Creek and that ou... See More
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On the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown, with an eye-witness account...
Item #609649
November 13, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Nov. 13, 1781 Page 2 has a report of a piracy. Another item notes: "...that the rebel general Sumpter had taken Augusta but had evacuated it again upon hearing that lord Rawdon had been joined by a reinforcement from England; and that general Greene had raised the siege of Ninety-Six, and had retreated; but that great part of his baggage had been c... See More
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Acknowledging the victory at Yorktown and details on the surrender ceremony... Washington's congratulatory order to the troops...
Item #629442
November 14, 1781
THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, Nov. 14, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* Revolutionary War ending
* Historic item
Over two-thirds of the front page is taken up with a great letter: "To Earl Cornwallis, Lieut. General" and signed in type: "An American Soldier" dated Annapolis, Oct. 30, 1781, just eleven days after Cornwallis' surrender to Was... See More
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Giving thanks to God for the American successes in the Revolutionary War...
Item #548445
November 19, 1781
THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER & THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Massachusetts, Nov. 19, 1781
The masthead is decorative and patriotic, featuring an engraving beneath which are the descriptive words: "All Hands with One Inflamed, Enlightened Heart." (see)
This issue was published just a month after the surrender of Cornwallis to George Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, essentially ending ... See More
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On Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown...
Item #576119
November 22, 1781
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Nov. 22, 1781 A very significant newspaper from the end of the Revolutionary War, with various items relating to the Cornwallis surrender to Washington at Yorktown.
The entire front page is taken up with three letters each signed in type by: G. Washington, with dates from the "camp before York" of October 1, October 12, and October 16 in which he ... See More
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Giving thanks to God for success in the Revolutionary War...
Item #563450
October 16, 1782
THE FREEMAN'S JOURNAL OR THE NORTH-AMERICAN INTELLIGENCER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, October 16, 1782
* Giving thanks to God for success in the Revolutionary War
* Rare American title
A newspaper from the closing moments of the Revolutionary War. Page 3 has an item from Fishkill which begins: "We learn from Long Island that the enemy have evacuated their post at ... See More
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1782 Francis Marion...
The Swamp Fox
Item #200037
October 28, 1782
INDEPENDENT LEDGER, AND AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 28, 1782. The photo shows the unusual masthead of this title which has thirteen hands joined in a circle surrounding a flame, with a motto just beneath it reading: "All Hands With One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." Content includes a ftpg. letter from Gen. Greene in which he laments the loss of Lieut. Col. Laurens, signed in type: N. Greene. ... See More
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Francis Marion, "The Swamp Fox", plus much more...
Item #701392
October 28, 1782
INDEPENDENT LEDGER, AND AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, Oct. 28, 1782 One of the best features of this issue is the masthead engraving which features a very patriotic theme: "All Hands with One Inflamed Enlightened Heart." signifying the 13 united colonies having a common, patriotic purpose. One of the more patriotic masthead engravings of the Revolutionary War era.
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VERY ORNATE MASTHEAD... letter from the Swamp Fox and more !
Item #201437
October 29, 1782
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE, OR, THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Springfield, Massachusetts, Oct. 29, 1782 The photo shows the very ornate masthead of this uncommon title which also contains a front page letter from Gen. Greene in which he laments the loss of Lieut.. Col. Laurens, signed in type: N. Greene. A second letter mentions Middletons Farm and describes the action which
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Letter from Francis 'Swamp Fox' Marion...
Item #703275
October 31, 1782
THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, Oct. 31, 1782 The front page begins with a document from the United States Congress concerning work towards creating an agreeable peace with England, signed: Charles Thomson, Secretary. The front page also has a letter from General Marion concerning his military actions, signed: Francis Marion. Then a lengthy report concerning the death of Charles Lee.
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End of war reports... Proclamation signed by John Hanson, the first President?
Item #694963
November 05, 1782
THE INDEPENDENT GAZETTEER; OR, THE CHRONICLE OF FREEDOM, Philadelphia, Nov. 5, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
* John Hanson - 1st American president ?
Page 2 has a lengthy letter which is reflective of the American-British relationship in the past. A few bits include: "...they have not duly considered the solid reasons and unanswerable arguments of the worthy, upright pe... See More
Events at the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #588258
February 01, 1783
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Feb. 1, 1783
* Revolutionary War ending
The very handsome masthead features an uncommonly large engraving (see). The front page has a message from the President of Pennsylvania, signed by him in type: John Dickinson, concerning the: "...more effectual suppression of all intercourse & commerce with the enemies ... See More
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