Articles of Association, and much more...
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THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1774
Seven pages are taken up with relations between England and America with an introductory piece which notes: "...controversy between administration & American daily grows more & more serious; & not only the colony of New England (which still maintain that elevated spirit of freedom and independence...) but all the other colonies appear to be alarmed for their liberties..." with more. This is followed by the letter: "To Lord Dartmouth" from the Province of Massachusetts Bay, then the: "Transcript of Proceedings in the Province of Pennsylvania relative to the General Congress" which is lengthy.
Near the back are reports under: "American Affairs" which includes a report of a congress with Indians of the Six Nations, and further reports on relations with England and the non-importation issue (see). But perhaps the most significant document is a complete printing of the Articles of Association, a system created by the First Continental Congress for implementing a trade boycott with Great Britain. Congress hoped that by imposing economic sanctions, Great Britain would be pressured to redress the grievances of the colonies, and in particular repeal the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament. The Association aimed to alter Britain's policies towards the colonies without severing allegiance. This lengthy document is contained in the "Appendix" attached to this issue. This Appendix also has several pages on: "American Affairs" mostly being a print of: "A New Essay..on the Constitutional Power of Great Britain over the Colonies in America..." (see for the beginning).
Complete in 92 pages, measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/index page with an engraving of the London skyline, very nice, clean condition. Contains no plates or maps.
Seven pages are taken up with relations between England and America with an introductory piece which notes: "...controversy between administration & American daily grows more & more serious; & not only the colony of New England (which still maintain that elevated spirit of freedom and independence...) but all the other colonies appear to be alarmed for their liberties..." with more. This is followed by the letter: "To Lord Dartmouth" from the Province of Massachusetts Bay, then the: "Transcript of Proceedings in the Province of Pennsylvania relative to the General Congress" which is lengthy.
Near the back are reports under: "American Affairs" which includes a report of a congress with Indians of the Six Nations, and further reports on relations with England and the non-importation issue (see). But perhaps the most significant document is a complete printing of the Articles of Association, a system created by the First Continental Congress for implementing a trade boycott with Great Britain. Congress hoped that by imposing economic sanctions, Great Britain would be pressured to redress the grievances of the colonies, and in particular repeal the Intolerable Acts passed by the British Parliament. The Association aimed to alter Britain's policies towards the colonies without severing allegiance. This lengthy document is contained in the "Appendix" attached to this issue. This Appendix also has several pages on: "American Affairs" mostly being a print of: "A New Essay..on the Constitutional Power of Great Britain over the Colonies in America..." (see for the beginning).
Complete in 92 pages, measures 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, full title/index page with an engraving of the London skyline, very nice, clean condition. Contains no plates or maps.
Category: The 1600's and 1700's
