British Officers - Rev War
British Officers - Rev War
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
Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: king wants his ships back...
Item #639936
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
Two consecutive issues have a lengthy speech regarding America...
Item #637919
April 1, 1779
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 much concerning America.
April 1, 1779: Bits include: "...Mons. d Estaign had found our ... See More
Very critical of General Howe's conduct during the war...
Item #637917
January 20, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 20, 1781 All of the front page & a portion of page 2 are taken up with "Letter IV" of a series of very critical letters on the conduct of General William Howe in America during the Revolutionary War. Some portions include: "...In all your letters...both while you was at Boston & after you was driven out of it, you are perpetually ... 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 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 was a simple error: & that a great General did not see, in a deliberation of six weeks, what a New York barber s... 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
Washington... Brandywine... Burgoyne's surrender...
Item #637182
June 10, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 10, 1779 Inside has reports from the "House of Commons" which includes talk of events in America, including: "...General Grey...had seen no more of the country than what lies between the head of Elk and Philadelphia & between that city and New York..." and "The conduct of Sir William Howe...had no doubt about it: the force in h... 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
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #636206
February 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 21, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
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 entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a nice letter... See More
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
Letter from Ben Franklin on exchange of prisoners...
Item #633991
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1778 The first item is: "Debate in the House of Commons" which takes 7 pages and does include discussion on the Revolutionary War, a few of the items including: "...stated the causes that led to the American war...that neither France or Spain would take up arms in favour of the Rebels...the conduct of Ld. Howe, who, in his dangerous p... See More
Burgoyne on conquering New England by descending from the north...
Item #633990
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1778 * General John Burgoyne
* New England invasion
* Revolutionary War
Over four pages are taken up with: "As it has been a Doubt by whom the Expedition by the Lakes was plann'd, the following Thoughts for Conducting the War from the Side of Canada will serve in a great Measure to explain that Mystery", which is signed in ty... 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
Battle of Monmouth... Reflecting on Burgoyne's defeat...
Item #633563
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1778 * Battle of Monmouth - New Jersey
* General John Burgoyne's defeat
* Revolutionary War
The very first article is: "Debates In Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, and includes in part: "...was in hope...that the lamentable fate of General Burgoyne & his army, as it was an evil of the f... 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 Wyoming Massacre... The Boston food riots... More...
Item #630219
November 19, 1778
THE GLASGOW MERCURY, Scotland, Nov. 19, 1778
* Battle of Wyoming massacre - Pennsylvania
* Revolutionary War
Page 2 contains some interesting content concerning one o the "food riots" in Boston in September, including: "A Proclamation" which offers a reward for discovering those concerned: "...in these riotous & unlawful proceedings...".
As a bit of ... See More
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
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
The Benedict Arnold & Major Andre treason....
Item #625009
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1780
* Benedict Arnold defects
* Major John Andre treason
* Revolutionary War
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
... See More
* Benedict Arnold defects
* Major John Andre treason
* Revolutionary War
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
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #624399
April 15, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 15, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
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 front page is entirely taken up with ads including one for a man wh... 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
A battle between Washington & Howe...
Item #621168
July 12, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1777 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 "Ex... See More
Tories harassed in New York...
Item #621165
July 10, 1777
LONDON CHRONICLE, July 10, 1777 On an inside page under "London" is news from New York which includes: "...They...mention, that the Congress and Committees continue to commit the greatest cruelties upon those people they call Tories, and who do not join in the rebellion...".
Immediately following is an extract of a letter has details about an attack by Lord Cornwallis up... See More
Much reading on the Revolutionary War...
Item #621113
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
Clemency to those who surrendered in Charleston...
Item #620564
July 29, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 29, 1780
* re. Siege and surrender of Charleston
* Clemency for the citizens
* General Henry Clinton
Pg. 3 has an address: "To the King's Most Excellent Majesty" which concerns clemency for the citizens of Charleston during the recent surrender, noting in part: "...offer our hearty congratulations to your Majesty on the lat... See More
Charleston falls to the British in the Revolutionary War... Fall of Mobile...
Item #620563
July 11, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 11, 1780
* Battle of Fort Charlotte - Mobile, Alabama
* Fall of Charleston, South Carolina to British
The front page includes a "Copy of a Letter from General Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain, dated Head Quarters Charles-Town [Charleston] South Carolina, June 3, 1780" signed by him in type: H. Clinton, and what follows is a lengthy... See More
Germaine states his reasons why the British will win the Revolutionary War...
Item #620560
May 17, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 17, 1777
* Germaine states his reasons why the British will win
* revolutionary War from the enemy
The back page has a full column concerning the situation in America, with text including: "Lord George Germaine delivered himself in a very manly, sensible, clear & candid manner respecting the present situation of the American war...that there... See More
The Revolutionary War in the Carolinas...
Item #620559
August 15, 1780
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 15, 1780
* Revolutionary War
* Sir Henry Clinton
Pg. 2 has items on the Revolutionary War including: "...advice of the expected death of the brave General Stirling...owing to a ball he received in his thigh which shattered it to atoms in the last excursion into the Jerseys. Among the effects which arise from General Sir Henry Clinton'... See More
Revolutionary War... the "Tories" at Newport...
Item #620507
March 1, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 1, 1777 The front page is entirely taken up with ads including one for the sale of a plantation in Berks County, Penna. All of page 2 & half of page 3 are taken up with: "The Trial of the Dutchess of Kingston".
Page 3 has a report concerning the war, including: "The Tories at Newport, in general, fair little better than t... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #619619
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 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, including a letter from New York which has: "...since Gen. Clinton's departure from he... See More
Great wealth of war content in this Tory newspaper...
Item #617920
April 25, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, April 25, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
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 front page has a brief item from Boston noting that at a meeting o... See More
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #617878
February 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 21, 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.
The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a nice letter datelined "Williamsburgh, Dec. 19" which includes: "I arrived l... See More
Final items regarding the Revolutionary War...
Item #617546
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1782 The issue begins with 8 pages of "Proceedings In Parliament", the first 3 of which have much concerning America with mention of an exchange of prisoners, Mr. Laurens, Ben Franklin, Lord Cornwallis, General Burgoyne, and more.Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with the latest news reports of the day, including men... See More
Criticizing Washington for his positive spin on his defeat at Germantown...
Item #617100
January 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 21, 1778
* Battle of Germantown, Pennsylvania
* General George Washington defeat
* Revolutionary War
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engrav... See More
General Lafayette...
Item #616707
May 12, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 12, 1778 On page 2 are war reports which appeared in the Royal American Gazette, a Loyalist newspaper. The first reportconcerning the northern expedition to Canada says that LaFayette and Mr. Conroy were suppose to be the commanders and were promised by Congress an army of 5000 men in addition to their own regiments, but when they arrived "at the... See More
William Howe... Restoring peace...
Item #616629
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1777 Nearly five pages are taken up with: "Debate in the House of Lords...Relative to the American War" which obviously has much concerning the Revolution, including reference to America declaring itself independent.Another page has a "Proclamation" signed in type by William Howe, from New York, on "...Restoring peac... See More
Evacuation of Ticonderoga...
Item #615636
September 25, 1777
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 25, 1777
* Ticonderoga evacuated
* Revolutionary War era original
* General George Washington
Inside has various reports, including one that says: "...Gen. Howe had appeared in the Delaware...and that Gen. Washington had sent a great part of his army over the Delaware...". There is also a letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Howe in which he ... See More
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