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705295

Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...

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October 02, 1779

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779  Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper and reprinted here.

Not surprisingly, the theme is critical of Burgoyne, who is best remembered as the commanding general at Saratoga who gave up that strategic post to American General Gates... See More  

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705290

Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

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December 08, 1777

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777  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 melancholy accounts that General Burgoyne and his army have been... See More  

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703554

Burgoyne surrenders Saratoga to Horatio Gates...

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December 11, 1777

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 11, 1777 



* Surrender of General John Burgoyne

* Battles of Saratoga - New York

* American Revolutionary War




A page 2 report begins: "The account of the capitulation of General Burgoyne's army was brought to Quebec by some deserters from the Provincials who had entered into the King's service, & whom Gen. Burgoyne, when he found he ... See More  

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703514

Anger at Burgoyne for surrendering at Saratoga... Paine talks of "Common Sense"...

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September 14, 1779

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Sept. 14, 1779



* Battles of Saratoga - New York

* John Burgoyne defeat criticized 

* Thomas Paine re. Common Sense




One-third of the front page and most of a column on page 2 are taken up with a wonderful letter "To Lt. General Burgoyne".

Portions include: "...Hear then, General Burgoyne, what the people know & learn what they ... See More  

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703441

Much fine war-related content...

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November 28, 1778

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Nov. 28, 1778  Page 2 has a report noting in part: "...that General Clinton being advised of a body of Washington's troops reining in the Jerseys, consisting of horse, called ably Washington's Regiment...body of infantry in pursuit of them...surprised and defeated them and took 107 prisoners, etc. The Sir Henry Clinton had wrote a ... See More  

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697886

Very lengthy letter by Ben Franklin... British generals say America cannot be conquered...

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September 09, 1779

THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 9, 1779  



* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication

* Lengthy letter from Benjamin Franklin




A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.

The entire front page and a bit of the back page are taken up with a very lengthy: &quo... See More  

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696486

Benedict Arnold and Cornwallis arrive in England...

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January 22, 1782

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1782 



* American Revolutionary War Era

* 18th century from The Enemy

* Benedict Arnold & Lord Cornwallis




Page 2 has a brief item concerning the arrival of Benedict Arnold and Cornwallis in England.

Another page has a great & detailed account of the Battle of Johnstown in upstate New York, including the account of the American commander ... See More  

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695809

Latest news from the Revolutionary War in a very rare newspaper...

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May 07, 1779

THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, May 7, 1779 



* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication



A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 8.

Inside has a report from Charleston beginning: "Five deserters who came last week to Purysbu... See More  

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689187

On the resignation of General Burgoyne...

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April 18, 1780

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & THE WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 18, 1780 



* General John Burgoyne resignation

* re. Surrender at Saratoga - New York

* American Revolutionary War




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... See More  

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686561

On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion on the American war...

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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  

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686542

On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion on the American war...

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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  

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686374

War in the South... Chart of killed & disabled...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1781 



* American Revolutionary War

* Camden, South Carolina




Near the beginning is the "List of the Men Killed or Disabled in the War" which includes various columns, with mentions of Howe, Carleton, Gage, Saratoga, and more. Also: "Summary of Proceedings in the last Session of the Last Parliament" which includes some ... See More  

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685912

Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778  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 all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More  

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685906

Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778



* General John Burgoyne

* Revolutionary War - Saratoga




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 all that man could do...Many of... See More  

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685904

Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778  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 all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More  

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685874

Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: King wants his ships back...

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 



* Battles of Saratoga - New York

* General John Burgoyne defeat

* Captain John Paul Jones




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 Burgoyn... See More  

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685869

Burgoyne & Saratoga... John Paul Jones: King wants his ships back...

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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1779 



* Battles of Saratoga - New York

* General John Burgoyne defeat

* Captain John Paul Jones




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 Burgoyn... See More  

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680658

Significant & rare Judaica print... Burgoyne in Parliament to answer for Saratoga...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, May, 1778  Certainly the most significant item in this issue is the very nice foldout engraving which is described on the contents page as: "An Inside View of the Jews Synagogue at Amsterdam, and of the Ceremony of sounding the Horn on New Year's Day".

This plate folds out to 8 1/4 by 8 3/4 inches, has minor foxing, and a library stamp in a ... See More  

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677413

The death of Major John Mills...

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August 10, 1796

THE HERALD; A GAZETTE FOR THE COUNTRY, New York, Aug. 10, 1796  Page 2 has a report from Fort Washington of the death of Major John Mills, who during the Revolution fought at the siege of Boston, Battle of Saratoga, Battle of Monmouth and the Northwest Indian War. 

Much reporting on the Napoleonic War in Europe.

Four pages, very nice condition.

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667876

Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777  



* Siege of Fort Ticonderoga

* General George Washington

* American Revolutionary War




Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another letter from Washington to Howe, which begin... See More  

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662990

Monroe is the ambassador to France...

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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, very nice condition.

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599285

Monroe is the ambassador to France...

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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  

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593710

On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...

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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  

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584496

On the Roberts & Carlisle treason...

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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  

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584495

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  

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