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
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
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #636665
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779 The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loyal subjects in that country..." and ... 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
With the plate... Very early advocate of women's rights... Building the White House...
Item #611980
THE MASSACHUSETTS MAGAZINE, Boston, October, 1792 Eighteenth century American magazines are increasingly scarce in today's market. This title was published by the famed Isaiah Thomas, the patriot printer from the Revolutionary War & founder of the American Antiquarian Society.The notable article in this issue is: "Extracts from the Rights of Woman" which is by the f... See More
On the resignation of General Burgoyne...
Item #609656
April 18, 1780
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 18, 1780
* General John Burgoyne resignation
* re. Surrender at Saratoga - New York
The entire front page, two-thirds of page 2, and half of page 3 are taken up with: "...the various letters that passed between the late and present secretary at War and Lieutenant General Burgoyne, previous to that officer'... See More
Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga... Foldout map of Dominica...
Item #601818
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778 * General John Burgoyne
* Revolutionary War - Saratoga
* Island of Dominica map
The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done... See More
Monroe is the ambassador to France...
Item #599285
November 12, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 12, 1794 The front page features a report from France on the introduction of "James Monroe" as the ambassador to that country, with his lengthy address to the French National Convention. Page 2 has: "The Mineral Waters of Saratoga in the State of New York" which takes over a full column.
Four pages, a small piece from the top of the back ... See More
Much reporting on the Revolutionary War... On Burgoyne's surrender...
Item #597919
December 24, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 24, 1777
* Battles of Saratoga- New York
* John Burgoyne's surrender
The front page has an interesting article which includes: "Those worthy friends of this country, the Patriots, were, I find, quite cock-a-hoop upon the news of the surrender of Burgoyne's army. Nothing but public misfortunes can give them a chance of feeding upon... See More
Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #597907
December 8, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777
* Battles of Saratoga
* General John Burgoyne surrenders
Certainly the most significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American cause. Some of the reporting includes: "...arrived in town express...we are sorry to say that Government have received the ... See More
Burgoyne's surrender at Saratoga... Battle of Germantown...
Item #597906
December 13, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 13, 1777
* Battles of Saratoga
* General John Burgoyne surrenders
* Battle of Germantown
Pages 1 and 2 have various reports concerning ships to and from America, and some reports of ship captures within a document signed in type by: Howe.
Page 3 has some reports concerning the Revolutionary War including items on Burgoyne's surrender at ... See More
Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #597905
December 8, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777
* Surrender of General John Burgoyne
* Battles of Saratoga - New York
* American Revolutionary War
Certainly the most significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American cause. Some of the reporting includes: "...arrived in town express...we are sorr... See More
Pledging an oath of allegiance to Pennsylvania & against the King of England...
Item #597770
October 29, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 29, 1777
* Renouncing King George III - Oath in America
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Half of the front page is taken up with an interesting item which is prefaced with: "When the question of Independence was agitated in the American Congress, it was opposed by the Quakers & Proprietary Parties & by all the moderate ... See More
Just before the Battle of Saratoga...
Item #597730
October 1, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 1, 1777
* Pre-Battle of Saratoga
* Revolutionary War
Over two-thirds of the front page is taken up with "Letter III" of the series taken from the Nova Scotia Gazette titled: "On the American Rebellion". The beginning of this installment is a comparison to the situation in America and that in The Netherlands under Philip II.... See More
On Burgoyne's expedition...
Item #594928
March 13, 1780
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, March 13, 1780
* Revolutionary War
The front page has a continuation of: "Some Particulars of the Unfortunate Affair at Saratoga--From General Burgoyne's State of the Expedition from Canada, just published" which takes most of the middle column.
Page 3 has mention of a letter from Westmoreland County in Virginia, & also a brie... See More
War in the South... Chart of killed & disabled...
Item #594757
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1781 Near the beginning is the "List of the Men Killed or Disabled in the War" which includes various columns (see), with mentions of Howe, Carleton, Gage, Saratoga, and more (see). Also: "Summary of Proceedings in the last Session of the Last Parliament" includes some discussion of the Revolutionary War.Also: "Concer... See More
War in the South... Chart of Killed & disabled...
Item #594756
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1781 * Revolutionary War
* Camden SC South Carolina
Near the beginning is the "List of the Men Killed or Disabled in the War" which includes various columns (see photos), with mentions of Howe, Carleton, Gage, Saratoga, and more (see photos). Also: "Summary of Proceedings in the last Session of the Last Parlia... See More
Burgoyne surrenders to Gates at Saratoga...
Item #594399
December 15, 1777
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, December 15, 1777
* Battles of Saratoga
* General John Burgoyne surrenders
* Horatio Gates
The prime content is certainly the page 2 & 3 report of the "Articles Of Convention" for the surrender of General Burgoyne to Major General Gates at Saratoga, a somewhat startling and significant victory by the American forces e... See More
BGreat est issue on the Battle of Ticonderoga...
Item #594133
August 27, 1777
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, August 27, 1777 The front page has: "...a correct & authentic distribution of the British forces under the command of Sir William Howe, from an officer of distinction just arrived from New York." with a nice accounting of the troops (see photos). This is followed by an interesting item noting: "The paper currency of the American Con... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #593710
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More
Letter to General Burgoyne concerning his surrender at Saratoga...
Item #592307
November 26, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 26, 1779
* General John Burgoyne letter
* Surrender at Saratoga, New York
Most of the front page is taken up with: "A Reply to Lieut. General Burgoyne's Letter to his Constituents" which begins: "After your surrender to the American army...you expressed your 'confidence' in the justice of the King...to support the ge... See More
Reflecting upon past events in the Revolutionary War...
Item #591907
February 23, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 23, 1779 Inside has reports form the "House of Commons" beginning: "Sir William Howe desired to call the attention of the House to the American war, in which he was particularly concerned...that the southern expedition (the invasion of Philadelphia) had been the cause of the miscarriage of our operations..." with more reflections o... See More
Burgoyne in Parliament to answer for Saratoga...
Item #585493
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1778 Of significance is an article: "Account of the Examination of Gen. Burgoyne" concerning his actions which lead to losing the Battle of Saratoga, containing some interesting reading (see for portions).Complete in 44 pages, 5 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/contents page with an engraving of St. John's Gate. Lacking any plates called f... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason...
Item #584496
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779* Discussion of the American War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loy... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #584495
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779 The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebellion against his Majesty's loyal subjects in that country..." and ... See More
Following the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #569685
May 16, 1778
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1778
* re. Battle of Saratoga surrender
* General John Burgoyne
Page 2 includes: "Yesterday...General Burgoyne arrived in town from Rhode Island...The purpose of Gen. Burgoyne's message is said to be to solicit a ratification of the convention he concluded at Saratoga with Gen. Gates or if that cannot be done (because such a... See More
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