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August 10, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, August 10, 1776 

* Great year to have (1776)
* re. Declaration of Independence
* American Revolutionary War


This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city. This issue was printed less than a month after it printed the Declaration of Independence (July 13 issue).
The front page includes an ad for the reprinting of a pamphlet titled: "American Independence, the Interest & Glory of Great Britain, containing arguments which prove that  not only in taxation but in trade manufactures & government the Colonies are entitled to an entire Independency..." with more (see). Above it is a notice concerning the capture of vessels, etc (see).
Page 2 has a report from London dated April 23: "The Congress has determined to declare America an Independent State, and it is said they will send ambassadors to such of the Courts of Europe as will permit it." Another item notes: "It is believed in the city that the men of war & troops designed to bring the Americans under subjection, must now be employed to defend the West India islands against the united force of France & Spain."
Page 3 has a letter from New Jersey which includes: "...inform that Lord Cornwallis and General Clinton, with all the troops, arrived there on Thursday last from Carolina as a reinforcement preparatory to the attack on New York...That the troops now on the island amount to about 12,000 & those expected will make the enemy 20,000 strong. The current opinion of the British Generals is, that they will find no difficulty in taking possession of New York but are much afraid that the rebels (as they call us) will destroy it..." with more (see). Yet another report of a naval battle between the Phoenix and the Rose, beginning: "...an opportunity to inform you that yesterday at one o'clock p.m. the gallies attacked the Phoenix and the rose off Tarry Town. The Lady Washington fired the first gun on our side..." with more details. Also a very detailed reward ad for various soldiers who deserted the military service.
Four pages, light damp stain to a lower corner, numeric notation next to ads (this was the editor's copy), very nice condition.

Category: Revolutionary War