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England declares war on the American colonies...
Item #650103
August 1, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1775 Certainly the most significant content is the very historic "Proclamation For Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition" issued by the King of England. King George officially declared the American colonies to be in rebellion on August 23, 1775 in this Proclamation. This was a slap in the face to Americans who had just sent him a petition of peace... See More
A Proclamation from the infamous "Queen" Margaret Nicholson...
Item #647064
January 19, 1787
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISE, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1787 The ftpg. has a fascinating: "Proclamation - By the Queen Margaret" who was actually the infamous Margaret Nicholson, who the previous year attempted to assassinate King George III some months prior. She was ultimately determined to be inside and was committed to the asylum at Bedlam, England. She had claimed--a... See More
Creating the American army to fight the British... The King acknowledges America is at war...
Item #645306
September 7, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 7, 1775
* American Revolutionary War
* Creating the Continental Army
* King George III recognizes start
The front page has "Advices From America" with a dateline of "Philadelphia, July 26, 1775, In Congress, July 18, 1775" which begins with a call to arms and nothing less than the creation of the colonial army: "Resolved, ... See More
An Oath to Renounce King George III...
Item #616695
October 23, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 23, 1777
* Renouncing King George III - Oath in America
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
A back page report begins: "On the 13th of June...the assembly of Pennsylvania passed an act, obliging all male white inhabitants of that state to give assurances of allegiance to the same..." followed by details of the oath's conditions... See More
Virginians turning their loyalty to the King...
Item #612488
July 18, 1780
EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, July 18, 1780
* Citizens of Virginia
* Loyalty to the king ?
* Benjamin Franklin
The front page has a letter frm Paris with some American news: "Tis reported at Versailles that the Virginians have renounced Congressional authority, set up the English royal standard, confided several of the principal gentlemen attached to Congress, & petition... See More
Humphries confronts Mendoza to set a boxing match...
Item #607593
July 8, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 8, 1788
* Jewish - Judaica boxing
2 has a very interesting report concerning the two famed boxers of the day, Richard Humphries and Daniel Mendoza. Included is: "Humphreys...went to the school of Mendoza & after the usual sparring of the...pupils was over, called upon him...to declare whether he intended to fight him again or not, offering t... See More
Daniel Mendoza, the Jewish boxing champion...
Item #607590
January 24, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 24, 1788
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
* Richard Humphries - 1st of 3 fights
Inside has a nearly column-long article headed: "Humphries Reply to Mendoza" which is one of several letters between these two boxing rivals, which did much to hype the 3 notable boxing matches between them. The letter is signed in type: Rich. Humphries (see... See More
Daniel Mendoza the famous Jewish boxer...
Item #607589
January 22, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1788
* Jewish - Jews - Judaica
Inside has most of a column taken up with: "Mendoza's Answer to Humphries' Challenge" signed in type: Daniel Mendoza. Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deserving of respect. He is said to have been the firs... See More
Daniel Mendoza on his famous boxing match against Humphries...
Item #607588
January 19, 1788
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1788
* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew
* Richard Humphries - 1st of 3 fights
Page 3 has a full column which includes: "Mendoza's Letter in Vindication of his Behaviour at the late Contest Between Him and Humphries" signed in type: Daniel Mendoza. Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew fr... See More
Item #121048
THE NORTH BRITON, London, 1770 This was a radical newspaper from the 18th century, very much associated with the name John Wilkes. Wilkes published the issues #1 thru 46. Issue number 45 (April 23, 1763) is the most famous issue of the paper. It criticized a royal speech in which King George III praised the Treaty of Paris ending the Seven Years' War. Wilkes was charged with libel (accusin... See More
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