THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 18, 1776
The front page has an article headed "Boston" beginning: "Almost every able bodied inhabitant of this place has voluntarily engaged to work 2 days a week for 6 weeks on the fortifications carrying on here for the general defence...".
Another ftpg. item includes: "...by virtue of a resolve & order of the Congress...been committed to prison for refusing to deliver up an oath...all their arms, ammunition & accoutrements which were demanded of them after they had refused to sign an association prescribed by Congress to defend by arms these United Colonies, against the hostile attempts of the British fleet & armies."
Nearly half of pg. 2 is a Act of the Rhode Island Assembly for: "Repealing an act entitled An Act for the more effectual securing to his Majesty the allegiance of his subjects in this his colony...".
Pg. 3 has an: "Extract of a letter to Congress dated Montreal" which includes: "...this day Gen. Arnold goes down there & if he can get information of the enemy's real strength & it should be found inconsiderable, perhaps a council of war...may think proper to march...".
The entire text of all 4 pages can be seen in the photos below.
Complete in 4 pages with never-trimmed margins. Some very light damp staining near the margins and a bit of light foxing throughout, generally in very nice condition. Measures about 8 by 10 inches.