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Three Revolutionary War newspapers, with war news...
Item #215703
THE LONDON CHRONICLE (three issues) England, dated 1775, 1776, and 1777 - all with war news.The set of issues contain 8 pages/each, from during the Revolutionary War., each containing actual Revolutionary War news. The issues also include a wide variety of additional content including news reports, political reports, advertisements, etc., which give a flavor of life in England during... See More
Great on the tensions between England & the colonies...
Item #659975
January 1, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1775 Within the issue: "Resolutions of the Freeholders of Baltimore County" which includes: "Resolved...that the town of Boston is now suffering in the common cause of America & that it is the duty o every colony in America to unite in the most effectual means to obtain a repeal of the late act of parliament for 'blocking up ... See More
Eve of the Revolutionary War... Taxation... Rebellion addressed...
Item #642191
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, England, February, 1775 A fine issue from just months before the formal outbreak of the Revolutionary War. Content includes: "Thoughts on American Affairs Addressed to Parliament", which deals with taxation, etc. Also: "A Provisional Act for Settling the Troubles in America & for Asserting the Supreme Legislative Authority & Superin... See More
Wealth of interesting commentary from just before the outbreak of war...
Item #666066
February 17, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Feb. 17, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
Fully half of the front page is taken up with an interesting article headed: "Observations On Taxing America". Notewor... See More
Massachusetts described... The newspaper "The Crisis"...
Item #645267
February 28, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 28, 1775 The entire front page is taken up with: "A Description of the Province of Massachusetts Bay" which includes reports on the city of Boston. This article carries over to page 2 & is concluded in a future issue.
The back page has: "Parliamentary Proceedings" which includes: "...from the House of Commons on the subject of... See More
Much on the hated Massachusetts Government Act, one of the Intolerable Acts...
Item #659976
March 1, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1775 Terrific American content including: "An Abstract of the Bill for the Better Regulating the Government of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America" which takes nearly 2 pages. This is followed by the: "Lords Protest Against the Above Bill" which is nearly 3 pages.
This was the "Massachusetts Government Act", o... See More
The non-negro slave trade...
John Hancock rallies the patriotic spirit... A rare newspaper from Williamsburg...
Item #656722
March 10, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 10, 1775
* John Hancock and the Massachusetts Bay colonists - calls for a Day of Thanksgiving and Prayer to Almighty God
* Rare mention of the non-Negro slave trade
* Georgia agreement - the Continental Association
* Virginia troops commended
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three ne... See More
Mention of the Suffolk Resolves...
Virginia Governor Dunmore warns against illegal meetings...
Item #656437
March 31, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 31, 1775 This newspaper was published Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia with terrific content.
Almost two-thirds of the front page is taken up with an art... See More
British and Americans preparing for war...
Item #639730
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1775 The first article is a continued debate: "...respecting the Situation of Affairs in America" with discussion of the potential consequences of action, This report takes over 5 pages. Included is: "...If a universal resistance to the civil government of America...if denying a free & reciprocal interchange of British ... See More
The Revolutionary War...
Item #660596
June 20, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 20, 1775
* Rare Revolutionary War title from America
The front page is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coercion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for alterin
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* Rare Revolutionary War title from America
The front page is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coercion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for alterin
Battle of Bunker Hill... The Gunpowder Incident...
Item #644253
July 1, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 1, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* American Revolutionary War
* The gunpowder incident
The most significant content would be a fine account of the very historic Battle of Bunker Hill, being a letter datelined: "Watertown, June 22" and includes in part: "Before this reaches you, you will doubtless hear of the eng... See More
Two accounts of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and two of Washington being named commander-in-chief... Thanks to Patrick Henry...
Item #656585
July 7, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 7, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Siege of Boston
* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief
* Very rare American Revolutionary War era publication
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary W... See More
George Washington is commander-in-chief...
Item #645300
August 5, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 5, 1775
* George Washington becomes commander-in-chief
* Continental Army - American Revolutionary War
Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter dated Philadelphia, June 20" which notes that Congress intends to make two proposals: "First, that they will submit to an absolute restriction of their trade for the benefit of Great Britain upon... See More
Causes & Necessity For Taking Up Arms...
Item #645303
August 15, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 15, 1775
* Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
* Second Continental Congress resolution
* re. American Revolutionary War
An inside page has a letter which makes reference to Ben Franklin and the American situation, including: "...but whether Mr.Burke may deserve chastisement or not should Dr. Franklin & the Americans be scourged o... See More
The New England Restraining Act---extended...
Item #661535
September 2, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 2, 1775
* The New England Restraining Act
* Pre Revolutionary tension w/ England
* John Hancock gets married
Taking nearly one-third of the front page and most of page 2 is the extension of the very historic New England Restraining Act by Parliament. This was the King's response to the American colonies' decision to boycott Briti... See More
Discussion of a letter from George Washington...
Item #664813
September 21, 1775
LONDON CHRONICLE, Sept. 21, 1775
* Revolutionary War original
* General Thomas Gage & George Washington
* Benjamin Harrison (signer)
The front page has an: "Extract of a Letter from the Hon. Lieut. Gen. Gage, to the Earl of Dartmouth" regarding a letter from "Mr. Washington" and his concern about "Rebel prisoners". Hereafter is Washington's lett... See More
With a rare foldout plate of distances between American forts & towns...
Item #663714
October 12, 1775
THE WEEKLY MAGAZINE OR EDINBURGH AMUSEMENT, Scotland, Oct. 12, 1775 Certainly the most interesting item in this issue is the quite rare foldout plate which is a chart of: "Eight Hundred and Seventy Exact DISTANCES of the most Noted TOWNS, FORTS, etc. in NORTH AMERICA...". This plate folds out to 7 3/4 by 8 1/2 inches and is in great condition.
Taking over 2 pages is an article: &q... See More
Gage gives up his command to Howe... The surrender of Ft. Chambly...
Item #644757
November 4, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1775
* General William Howe takes over command
Pages 1, 2, and 3 contains a series of letters to and from Governor Thomas Gage, who had recently been recalled to England, giving up his command of British forces in America to Gen. Howe. Each is signed by him in type, and one--which appears on the front page--gives a warning to
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* General William Howe takes over command
Pages 1, 2, and 3 contains a series of letters to and from Governor Thomas Gage, who had recently been recalled to England, giving up his command of British forces in America to Gen. Howe. Each is signed by him in type, and one--which appears on the front page--gives a warning to
British plan for conquering America... British soldiers complain... A price on Washington's head...
Item #662284
November 11, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1775
* American Revolutionary War at the beginning
* Pennamite-Yankee War - Wyoming Valley
* General George Washington bounty
Most of the front page is taken up with a lengthy document concerning the Pennamite-Yankee War, an intermittent conflict between settlers from Connecticut, who claimed the land along the North Branch of the Susqu... See More
Americans are tired of fighting...
Item #596479
November 20, 1775
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Nov. 20, 1775
* Americans wanting to quit?
* Thomas Gage
The front page has much on: "Parliamentary Proceedings" which includes some discussion concerning the situation in America but no battle reports. More such reporting on page 2. One item notes: "...It may be depended upon that the Americans in general are tired of being soldi... See More
On proposing peace with the Americans... Franklin's son on independence...
Item #662676
November 25, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1775
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
Page 2 has: "...Lord North's motion for a reconciliation with the Americans..." dated Feb. 20, 1775, which is followed by his explanation of it, in all taking most of a column. It includes: "The Tea-act also will be repealed if asked for."... See More
Culture of Wine... The situation in America...
Item #630413
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 The 30 pages of this issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America (see photos for portions).Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a wide... See More
Much on the troubling relations between England & the colonies...
Item #662992
December 23, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
Almost half of the front page is taken up with an address of the people Massachusetts concerning the state of our affairs with England and our relations with them. A few bits including: "We behold, with all the horror & grief national to a free people, the fa... See More
Provincial Congress meeting...
Item #667176
December 23, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Meeting of a Provincial Congress
* Early Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that
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* Meeting of a Provincial Congress
* Early Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that
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