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215703

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  

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645242

Leading to the Revolutionary War...

Item #645242

January 31, 1775

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 31, 1775  



* Pre Revolutionary War tensions



The front page has: "Queries on the Propriety of Petitioning Parliament on the present interruption of American Commerce" which includes ten points, such as "Do not all the charters granted to the different colonies of America imply the supremacy of Great Britain in every respect, both of legi... See More  

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657746

Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"...

Item #657746
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775  The first five pages contain a lengthy report on: "...address to his Majesty respecting the Situation of Affairs in America." which includes: "...The army might proceed to hostilities, it might be defeated, the Americans might prevail, we might be for ever stripped of the sovereignty of that country..." with so much more. Ther... See More  

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649977

Wealth of great content on the purpose of Gage in America & the growing troubles between England & the colonies...

Item #649977

March 9, 1775

POSTSCRIPT EXTRA TO THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL, (Philadelphia), Mar. 9, 1775 



* Prelude to Revolutionary War



A great single sheet "Extra" which contains a wealth of notable news from both America and England on the on-going troubles between America and England including prophetic comments inferring to a coming war.

The front page has an interesting report from the House of Comm... See More  

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655005

A Virginia Gazette on the growing tensions between England & her colonies...

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March 18, 1775

THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 18, 1775 



* Very rare colonial Williamsburg

* Pre Revolutionary War tensions




This newspaper was published by Dixon & Hunter, 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... See More  

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639730

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  

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650041

Maryland, New Jersey & New Hampshire endorse action of the Continental Congress...

Item #650041

April 1, 1775

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1775  Inside has 6 pages of debate concerning the creation of what would be the Administration of Justice Act, which was one of the "Intolerable" Acts so hated by the colonists. Terrific & very lengthy, detailed reporting, too much to show here.

This is followed by the: "House of Lords Protest" to this bill, taking over a full page... See More  

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654785

Virginia newspaper: famous tarring & feathering incident, and so much more...

Item #654785

April 15, 1775

THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, April 15, 1775  This newspaper was published by Dixon & Hunter, 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, as any experienced collector is aware.

The bottom of the ftpg. has an item m... See More  

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644253

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  

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650043

Battle of Bunker Hill...

Item #650043

July 1, 1775

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1775  Although there is other good American content here, near the back has a great account of the very historic Battle of Bunker Hill signed in type: Tho. Gage, which overshadows all else. 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... See More  

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656584

Two fine accounts of the Battle of Bunker Hill...

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July 13, 1775

VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 13, 1775  This newspaper was published by John Pinkney, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. Pinkney continued this title which previously was published by Virginia's first woman printer, Clementina Rind, A rare opportunity for a scarce title f... See More  

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615391

The New England Restraining Act---extended...

Item #615391

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  

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615393

Creating rules for the military...

Item #615393

September 23, 1775

PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 23, 1775  A terrific issue on the creation of the rules which govern those in the military, as nearly half of the front page and over a column on pg. 4 are taken up with: "Articles of Association, in Pennsylvania. We the officers and soldiers engaged in the present Association for the defence of American liberty...do voluntarily & freely...ado... See More  

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631697

A pro-American newspaper from London in 1775...

Item #631697

October 21, 1775

THE CRISIS, London, England, October 21, 1775 



* Very rare title



In our over 40 years of dealing in rare newspapers We have rarely had the great fortune to encounter issues of this title. This extraordinary paper is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies... See More  

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645324

Early content on the Revolutionary War...

Item #645324

October 31, 1775

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 31, 1775



* Early in the Revolutionary War

* Original reporting from the enemy




 Page 2 has a report from New York mentioning: "We have made a beginning of casting of brass cannon in this city. Yesterday a brass six pounder, cast by James Byers...city is formed into four battalions...properly uniformed and make a fine appearance." And anot... See More  

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642200

Boston letter to General Gage...

Item #642200
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1775 



* General Thomas Gage Boston letter

* Revolutionary War from the enemy




The issue begins with: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" includes much talk on America and takes 5 pages of text (see for portions). "Proceedings of the American Colonies" reports on the attack on the fort at St. John, Canada, &am... See More  

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644757

Gage gives up his command to Howe...

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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617631

British plan for conquering America... British soldiers complain... A price on Washington's head...

Item #617631

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  

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596479

Americans are tired of fighting...

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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  

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617639

On proposing peace with the Americans... Franklin's son on independence...

Item #617639

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  

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630413

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  

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617644

Much on the troubling relations between England & the colonies...

Item #617644

December 23, 1775

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775  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 fatal stab given...my a majority of the last venal Parliament, whereby...th... See More  

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621734

Provincial Congress meeting...

Item #621734

December 23, 1775

PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775  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: "...pursue every measure which the Congress may recommend to them a
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