British Officers - Rev War
British Officers - Rev War
Much reflection on the prior year... Ethan Allen...
Item #647202
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1781 Under "Diary of Memorable Occurrences in the year 1780..." is a lengthy list of item & includes: "The American out posts at Newark & Elizabeth-town were surprized & the men made prisoners...American post of John's House on the White Plains was attacked when 40 men were killed & 97 taken. Another American ... See More
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: king wants his ships back...
Item #647080
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 The first 8 pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes some discussion of the affairs in America. But the prime content would be the excellent coverage of events relating to General Burgoyne & his defeat at Saratoga, taking several pages & includes: "...The army I commanded,... See More
Washington and Cornwallis in Virginia...
Item #645195
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" begins with: "Plan for Putting an End to the American War & for Laying the Foundation of a Permanent Peace with the Thirteen Colonies". Another report has some good talk on military affairs in America including: "...Lord Cornwallis has entered Virginia; that a reinforcement has entered Chesape... See More
Much reading on the Revolutionary War...
Item #644395
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1778 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).T... See More
The Battle of Long Island... Patrick Henry...
Item #644366
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1776 * Battle of Long Island
* Revolutionary War
* Patrick Henry
The first article is a: "Debate on the Motion for Referring the Hessian Treaty to the Committee of Supply, Concluded: "which has much great discussion on using Hessian soldiers to assist in the war against America, beginning: "The method hitherto pursued to quell th... See More
John Burgoyne.... Regarding the surrender at Saratoga...
Item #644298
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1779 The first five pages are a: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes various discussions concerning the Revolutionary War, including one interesting bit: "...told us the bulk of the people are our friends; that the Congress was chosen by a faction; that they held their seats by force; that their tyranny ... See More
Americans compelled to declare independence... Howe & Cornwallis retreat to New York...
Item #644297
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1777 The issue begins with a continuation of the: "Debate in the House of Lords...relative to the American War" taking over 5 pages & with much on the Revolutionary War. One bit notes: "...That America never aimed at independence till she was compelled to it by our harsh conduct; and that she is at least unanimous in one thing, n... See More
Cannot dislodge General Washington...
Item #643865
September 2, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 2, 1780 Page 2 has a report from Boston (see photos for full text), as well as other news which includes: "Some accounts from America say that notwithstanding the capture of Charlestown [Charleston] the Carolinas are preparing to send their members to Congress as usual...That General Clinton's detachments have all failed, being unable to atta... See More
Debating America in Parliament...
Item #643526
December 17, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 17, 1778 A full page is taken up with: "Parliamentary Proceedings" which includes various discussions on the Revolutionary War. Some bits include: "...that in the late attack on Rhode Island, General Pigot had been forced to slacken his fire for want of powder, not having in the garrison more than eight days ammunition..." and "...... See More
Letter concerning "...the ingrates of America..."
Item #643525
September 1, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 1, 1778 Page 2 has: "An address of the Oneida Sachems to a party of young warriors, bound to Gen. Washington...", for those joining the military forces under Washington, and including in part: "...if you observe good order, sobriety, and play the man, your deportment in this case will resound through the American army, be noticed by General... See More
News received from confiscated letters... Victory at Guilford Court House is dearly paid...
Item #643524
June 9, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 9, 1781 Near the back is a letter of thanks signed in type by: Cornwallis, concerning a letter of congratulations from the House of Commons on his victory in the colonies (likely Guilford Court House). This is followed by a letter from New York which includes: "We have lately taken another rebel; mail...Sir Henry Clinton knows the state of the rebels,... See More
Soldiers are deserting Washington's army...
Item #643522
October 28, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 28, 1780 The front page has a letter from New York which includes: "The French flag is now flying on the other side of the river, about Paulus Hooke, & Washington is erecting batteries, but am apprehensive will desist soon as his men desert fast & are glad at being near the river. The British were to make a sally upon them yesterday. Thi... See More
American wishes to return allegiance to England?
Item #643347
December 10, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 10, 1778
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
A brief item on page 2 notes: "Gen. Campbell who is sailed for Georgia with 2000 men, has the fullest assurances of being supported by a powerful body of loyalists both in that province & Carolina upon his arrival." Other items include: "Advice is said...that Admir... See More
The colonies during the Revolutionary War...
Item #643343
March 10, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 10, 1778
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
An inside page has an interesting report signed by "A Manufacturer" concerning the potential problems with sending artisans & others learned in the trades to America, noting; "...Let us therefore no longer alarm ourselves with the imaginary fears of Ameri
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* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
An inside page has an interesting report signed by "A Manufacturer" concerning the potential problems with sending artisans & others learned in the trades to America, noting; "...Let us therefore no longer alarm ourselves with the imaginary fears of Ameri
The premiere issue of the war: the Declaration of Independence…
Item #643255
August 17, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, August 17, 1776
* Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* As reported from Great Britain
The front page contains a naval report from Philadelphia, carrying over to page 2, plus a report from General Howe noting: "…the rebels had more than 100 pieces of cannon for the defense of New York…it is no wonder he has not been more s... See More
Includes the broadside supplement...
Great on the Battle of Lexington & Concord... Hancock responds to the Conciliatory Resolution...
Item #642374
August 12, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Aug. 12, 1775
* Battle of Lexington & Concord
* Revolutionary War beginning
Certainly the most notable content is found on page 3, being a report from the London Gazette detailing the historic battle of Lexington & Concord. The report, which includes the list of soldiers killed & wounded, is signed in type by: Thomas Gage, and takes over ... See More
France recognizes the Declaration of Independence. Battle of Bennington... Washington at Valley Forge...
Item #642281
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1778 Page 2 has an announcement of France's treaty with the colonies, which includes: "...The United States of North America, who are in full possession of independence as pronounced by them on the 4th of July, 1776..." with more.Inside has: "Lieut. Col. St. Leger's Account of the Expedition on the Mohawk River" which inc... See More
Letter from Ben Franklin on exchange of prisoners...
Item #642279
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778 Of great significance is the very nice foldout map headed: "Map of Hudson's River with the Adjacent Country", which shows from Crown Point & Ticonderoga, south to Philadelphia, & also from Long Island to Lake Ontario with considerable detail. This map measures 9 1/2 by 13 inches and is in very nice condition.The first ar... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #641379
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 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... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
Item #640254
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage. This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between his Majesty's troops and a large body of the rebel forces. An alarm was... See More
Ticonderoga... Article by Ben Franklin... Much more...
Item #639727
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1777 I* Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
* Benjamin Franklin on swimming
* Fight at Kingsbridge, New York
nside has: "Some of the Circumstances which Inevitably retard the Progress of a Northern Army through the uninhabited Countries of America" deals with the difficulties of Burgoyne's army in the colonies, not used to being ... See More
Much fine content on the Revolutionary War...
Item #639481
April 5, 1781
THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, April 5, 1781
* Rare Revolutionary War title from America
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 (see).
Most of the front page is taken up with an... See More
John Paul Jones... Battle of Stono Ferry...
Item #639467
October 2, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 2, 1779
* Battle of Stono Ferry, South Carolina
* John Paul Jones - Revolutionary War
All of pages 1, 2 & most of page 3 are taken up with: "The Spanish Manifesto" "Setting forth the Motives which Induced the King of Spain to Commence Hostilities against England", continued in a future issue. Further inside is a report ... See More
A great wealth of Revolutionary War reporting...
Item #639460
July 13, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 13, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The front page has a letter from General Sir Henry Clinton which includes in part: "...Having ever been sensible of the importance of the posts of Stony Point and Verplanks...have conceived no hour could be better chosen to possess myself of them than when the enemy's works ... See More
Strengthening Quebec...
Item #639431
December 31, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 31, 1778 Page 2 has a brief item noting: "Letters from Quebec mention...orders for repairing & augmenting the fortifications of that place & when completed it will be the strongest fortress in North America. Lord Cornwallis & Gen. Gray will set off for America in the first ships that go for that place."
Another page has a nearly full... See More
Rhode Island... Delaware... Philadelphia...
Item #639427
July 23, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 23, 1778 Inside has a report from Philadelphia noting: "...account of the Trident being safe in the Delaware on the 5th of June...the part of the army which was to go by land from Philadelphia to New York were on their march in the Jersies...ready to proceed to New York with the rest of the forces, & a number of the inhabitants who had quitted tha... See More
The battle for New York…
Item #639424
October 15, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, October 15, 1776
* Battle of Long Island - Brooklyn
* George Washington vs. William Howe
* Rare Benedict Arnold mention
Included is a noted that: "This Day were Published" various maps of the American colonies as noted (see). "London" on page 6 reports that: "…on the 8th New York was attacked by our men of war, etc." an... See More
Ill-treated prisoners... Washington's letter of recommendation...
Item #639401
November 28, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 28, 1780
* Prisoners of war - atrocities
* General George Washington
Inside has: "...from New York represent the situation of the unhappy prisoners remaining of Gen. Burgoyne's army as truly pitiable; they are marched to the furthest extremity of the American territories under the Allegheny mountains, 400 miles from the coast, almost starve... See More
Two consecutive issues have a lengthy speech regarding America...
Item #637919
April 1, 1779
* Speeches on America during American Revolutionary War
* 2 original issues from the enemy
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, a pair of consecutive issues containing in full the lengthy: "Governor Johnston's Speech...on Mr. Fox's Motion for a Vote of Censure on Administration for not Sending out a Reinforcement earlier last year to Lord Howe at New York" which obviously has... See More
Ethan Allen deserted to the British ? Critical of General Howe's actions...
Item #637899
February 1, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 1, 1781
* Ethan Allen desertion to the British ?
* General William Howe actions
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Most of the front page is taken up with "Letter V", part of a series of very critical letters of the military actions of General Howe in American during the Revolutionary War. Some portions include: "...that this w... See More
Spain to support America in independence...
Item #637192
May 18, 1780
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, May 18, 1780 Page 2 has a report headed "America" with news from New York noting in part: "...present government of the province of Connecticut have refused their consent to the requisition made by the continental Congress...for raising & paying into the rebel treasury ...The same disposition prevails in the province of Maryland..." and ... See More
Print of the siege of Rhode Island... Treaty with France...
Item #636688
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in p... See More
Battle of Bunker Hill... And so much more...
Item #636687
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill
* General Thomas Gage
* Revolutionary War
A very historic issue as it contains the first report on the battle of Bunker Hill, which is signed in type: Thomas Gage. This report takes nearly an entire page and begins: "I am to acquaint your Lordship of an action that happened on the 17th of June instant between h... See More
The Benedict Arnold & Major Andre treason....
Item #636685
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1780 Within the "Historical Chronicle" near the back of the issue is a portion which notes: "...These gentlemen were reply'd to by others in opposition, who in thee accumstom'd style execrated the American war & denounced vengeance on those who had been the cause of it...all the evils with which we are not threatened,
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Colonel Ethan Allen... Letter signed by Ben Franklin...
Item #636186
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778 * Rare Revolutionary War New York map
* Benjamin Franklin letter
* Ethan Allen
Of great significance is the very nice foldout map headed: "Map of Hudson's River with the Adjacent Country", which shows from Crown Point & Ticonderoga, south to Philadelphia, & also from Long island to Lake Ontario (see), with consider... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #636185
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 * General George Washington's army
* Morristown, New Jersey
* South Carolina events
The first article has "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes discussion of the situation in America.
Near the back the "Historical Chronicle" has several items from America concerning the Revolutionary War,... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #633692
November 16, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 16, 1774
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead o
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* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead o
The capture of New York by the British.. Great map of Connecticut & Rhode Island...
Item #633565
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1776 * Capture of New York City
* Rare Connecticut & Rhode Island map
* Revolutionary War
This issue begins with "Proceedings in the House of Commons..." which includes discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...Nothing could have afforded me so much satisfaction as to have been able to inform you...that t... See More
Great content on events in the Yorktown vicinity just prior to the surrender...
Item #633374
October 16, 1781
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 16, 1781
* Pre Siege of Yorktown - battle
* American Revolutionary War
This issue was printed just 3 days before Cornwallis would surrender to Washington at Yorktown. The front page has a report concerning a naval engagement in the Caribbean involving Sir Samuel Hood. Page 2 has a report mentioning Cornwallis with: &quo... See More
Burgoyne's report on the taking of Ticonderoga...
Item #633346
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1777 The first five pages are taken up with a series of letters among General Washington, Col. Walcott, and General Howe concerning the exchange of prisoners. One letter is signed: G. Washington, and 3 are signed by: W. Howe. This fascinating text if followed by a: "Proclamation, by John Burgoyne" dated June 29, 1777, taking a full page... See More
The treaty between the American colonies and France...
Item #632812
February 11, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 11, 1779
* Treaty of Alliance with France
* American Revolutionary War
Page 2 has a letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germaine concerning the Revolutionary War (see), but the prime content is certainly the text of the treaty of alliance between the American colonies and France, the support so important to the American cause in winning the... See More
The Battle of Long Island & Washington's retreat...
Item #631696
September 11, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Sept. 11, 1776
* Battle of Long Island - Brooklyn
* George Washington vs. William Howe
* American Revolutionary War original
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a Resolve from Congress which provides for those soldiers injured in the course of duty, signed in type by the President of Congress: John Hancock. Much of the balance of the fr... See More
Philadelphia during the Revolutionary War...
Item #631237
September 2, 1780
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, September 2, 1780
* Revolutionary War
* Great masthead
The front page has: "A Short Vindication of the Religious Society Called Quakers, against the aspersions of a nameless writer in the Pennsylvania Packet of the 12th instant", signed in type: John Drinker. Also: "Doctor Morgan's Appeal to the Free Citi... See More
News from America...
Item #631084
July 10, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, July 10, 1779 The second page has a dateline of Whitehall, July 10, 1779 and carries news the "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Henry Clinton Knight of the Bath, to Lord George Germain, dated Head Quarters, Phillipsburg, June 18, 1779..." with content on America. Other news and advertisements are within.
Complete in eight pages, some scattered... See More
The Battle of New York...
Item #628192
September 25, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Sept. 25, 1776
* Battle of Long Island - Brooklyn
* George Washington vs. William Howe
* American Revolutionary War original
The front page has an item mentioning: "It is said General Lee was taken...crossing a ferry to Virginia & that Lord Dunmore, who had information of his route...sent a frigate to watch it, who took him and 30 rifle b... See More
Citing Common Sense as a reason for supporting independence...
Item #628188
May 29, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, May 29, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
The entire front page is taken up with considerable detail on the court martial trial of Col. Roger Enos. In the summer of 1775 Enos took part in the Battle of Bunker Hill and other activities around Boston and then joined Benedict Arnold's expedition to Quebec as commander of... See More
Battle of Camden...
Item #623520
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1780 Inside has a lengthy & very detailed letter from Lord Cornwallis to Lord Germain on the battle of Camden, S.C., which begins: "It is with great pleasure that I communicate to your lordship an account of the...victory obtained on the 16th inst. by his Majesty's troops under my command over the rebels of the southern army, commanded ... See More
From the year of American independence...
Item #622119
October 15, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, October 15, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War title from America
* Great year to have (1776)
The front page is a continuation of a dialogue concerning Pennsylvania creating a new form of government.
Page 3 has a report from Harlem which includes: "Yesterday morning about 4000 of the enemy landed at Fagg's or Frog's point, ab... See More
Obeying the "rules of war'... Hopes for an early end to the war...
Item #622091
December 24, 1778
THE GAZETTEER & NEW DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Dec. 24, 1778 The front page has a lengthy report to the King concerning following the "rules of war" in the prosecution of their goals in America. Heading the article is a quote: "Nothing will be done in American contrary to the practice of the most civilized nations in Europe." The bottom of the ftpg. has another letter ... See More
Benedict Arnold is promoted...
Item #621184
May 6, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia 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 t... See More
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