Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1775 (This issue does not contain the map called for on the title page)
* John Hancock letter to Parliament
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the fatal effects of the success of such a plan..." with much more.
Another article headed: "Independence not the Aim of the Americans, Asserted." takes three-quarters of a page.
There are several letters on modes of treatment of the Americans "on the present critical occasion". Other related articles are headed: "Petition of Bristol Merchants in Favour of the Americans." and "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists..." this latter article taking over 3 pages.
There is a lengthy article titled: "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists since the Passing the Boston Port-Bill" which takes over 3 pgs.
Within the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a letter to the London Lord Mayor from the Congress at Philadelphia which is signed in type: John Hancock, President (see) taking over half a column and includes: "...a cruel war has at length been opened against us, & whilst we prepare to defend ourselves...we still hope that the mediation of wise & good citizens will at length prevail & restore harmony & peace...", but of course this would not happen.
There are other tidbits concerning the Revolutionary War as well.
Complete in 48 pages with the full title/index page, an inked library stamp at the bottom of one of the pgs. causes no loss, measures 5 by 8 1/4 inches, some scattered foxing, generally in very nice, clean condition. This issue does not contain the map called for.
* John Hancock letter to Parliament
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including: "...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire. I need not dwell upon the fatal effects of the success of such a plan..." with much more.
Another article headed: "Independence not the Aim of the Americans, Asserted." takes three-quarters of a page.
There are several letters on modes of treatment of the Americans "on the present critical occasion". Other related articles are headed: "Petition of Bristol Merchants in Favour of the Americans." and "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists..." this latter article taking over 3 pages.
There is a lengthy article titled: "Account of the Proceedings of the American Colonists since the Passing the Boston Port-Bill" which takes over 3 pgs.
Within the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a letter to the London Lord Mayor from the Congress at Philadelphia which is signed in type: John Hancock, President (see) taking over half a column and includes: "...a cruel war has at length been opened against us, & whilst we prepare to defend ourselves...we still hope that the mediation of wise & good citizens will at length prevail & restore harmony & peace...", but of course this would not happen.
There are other tidbits concerning the Revolutionary War as well.
Complete in 48 pages with the full title/index page, an inked library stamp at the bottom of one of the pgs. causes no loss, measures 5 by 8 1/4 inches, some scattered foxing, generally in very nice, clean condition. This issue does not contain the map called for.
Category: Revolutionary War
