George Washington & The Revolutionary War
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George Washington & The Revolutionary War
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Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...
Item #559420
(5) An interesting lot of five British newspapers, containing at least three different titles. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. In average or better condition. Some may have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The photos are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
News from America...
Item #583755
September 13, 1773
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Sept. 13, 1773
* Native American Indians
Page 2 has a full column of reporting under "America" with reports from Charleston with much on the situation with the Cherokee & Creek Indians, and also bits noting: "...vessels belonging to Rhode Island...carried into New Providence are, we hear, both condemned. One of them had 18 ch... See More
On the troubles in Boston...
Item #670468
April 01, 1774
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, April, 1774 Formatted much like the 'Gentleman's Magazine" but a much less common title.
In "Debates in the Political Club' is mention that: "Lord North said, that the test of the Bostonians will not be the indemnification of the East-India company alone, it will remain in the breast of the king not to restore the port unti... See More
Ben Franklin... The "second" Boston Tea Party...
Item #640255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1774 * The Second Boston Tea Party
* Dr. Benjamin Franklin
Among the articles in this issue are: "...Address & Petition presented to the King...previous to his Majesty's signing the Bill for the better Government of Quebec" "Conjectures Concerning the Phenomenon of Saturn's Ring" "A Wonderful Improvement... See More
On the Quebec Act, and taking America...
Item #659923
October 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1774
* Quebec Act - Intolerable Acts
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Within the issue is a letter: 'Observations on the Quebec Act" which was one of the hated Coercive Acts.
Over a full page is headed: "On The American Measures" which includes: "...Had the taxing of America, when first proposed, & the measures ... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #633692
November 16, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 16, 1774
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead o
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* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead o
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #649969
November 30, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, November 30, 1774 If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a
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Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #649963
December 07, 1774
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, December 7, 1774
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.
The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
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* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption.
The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead
Three Revolutionary War newspapers, with war news...
Item #215703
THE LONDON CHRONICLE (three issues) England, dated 1775, 1776, and 1777 - all with war news.The set of issues contain 8 pages/each, from during the Revolutionary War., each containing actual Revolutionary War news. The issues also include a wide variety of additional content including news reports, political reports, advertisements, etc., which give a flavor of life in England during... See More
Wealth of interesting commentary from just before the outbreak of war...
Item #666066
February 17, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Feb. 17, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
Fully half of the front page is taken up with an interesting article headed: "Observations On Taxing America". Notewor... See More
Much on the hated Massachusetts Government Act, one of the Intolerable Acts...
Item #659976
March 01, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1775 Terrific American content including: "An Abstract of the Bill for the Better Regulating the Government of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America" which takes nearly 2 pages. This is followed by the: "Lords Protest Against the Above Bill" which is nearly 3 pages.
This was the "Massachusetts Government Act", o... See More
Parliament debates America... Captain Cook's voyage...
Item #670432
March 01, 1775
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775 Formatted very much like the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but a considerably less common title.
Several pages are taken up with the: "Debates on the Bill For Restraining the Fishery of the New England Provinces".
Also several pages concerning Captain James Cook's voyage around the world, including: &quo... See More
Mention of the Suffolk Resolves...
Virginia Governor Dunmore warns against illegal meetings...
Item #656437
March 31, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, March 31, 1775
* Extremely rare publication
* Pre Revolutionary War
This newspaper was published Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia with terrific content.
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British and Americans preparing for war...
Item #639730
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, April, 1775 The first article is a continued debate: "...respecting the Situation of Affairs in America" with discussion of the potential consequences of action, This report takes over 5 pages. Included is: "...If a universal resistance to the civil government of America...if denying a free & reciprocal interchange of British ... See More
Growing tensions between England and America...
Item #670451
April 01, 1775
THE TOWN & COUNTRY MAGAZINE, London, April, 1775 Formatted very much like the more popular "Gentleman's Magazine" but a considerably less common title.
A wealth of content on the various issues between America and England which ultimately would soon lead to the Revolutionary War. Included are several pages on the: "Political Debates on the American Bill" for rest... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #673309
April 05, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 5, 1775 If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of this newspaper, shows a snake cut into various pieces, each with a labe
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Benedict Arnold destroys the British fort at St. John's, Canada... Much on the troubles in America... The Gunpowder Incident...
Item #656497
June 16, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, June 16, 1775 This newspaper was published Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War. A very rare opportunity for a scarce title from colonial Virginia.
The front page has a report which reports on the: "...The rise & progress... See More
The Revolutionary War...
Item #660596
June 20, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 20, 1775
* Rare Revolutionary War title from America
The front page is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coercion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for alterin
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* Rare Revolutionary War title from America
The front page is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coercion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for alterin
Battle of Bunker Hill... The Gunpowder Incident...
Item #644253
July 01, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 1, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Charlestown
* American Revolutionary War
* The gunpowder incident
The most significant content would be a fine account of the very historic Battle of Bunker Hill, being a letter datelined: "Watertown, June 22" and includes in part: "Before this reaches you, you will doubtless hear of the eng... See More
Two accounts of the Battle of Bunker Hill, and two of Washington being named commander-in-chief... Thanks to Patrick Henry...
Item #656585
July 07, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE, Williamsburg, July 7, 1775
* Battle of Bunker Hill - Siege of Boston
* George Washington becomes Commander-in-Chief
* Very rare American Revolutionary War era publication
This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary W... See More
George Washington is commander-in-chief...
Item #645300
August 05, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 5, 1775
* George Washington becomes commander-in-chief
* Continental Army - American Revolutionary War
Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter dated Philadelphia, June 20" which notes that Congress intends to make two proposals: "First, that they will submit to an absolute restriction of their trade for the benefit of Great Britain upon... See More
Causes & Necessity For Taking Up Arms...
Item #645303
August 15, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 15, 1775
* Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms
* Second Continental Congress resolution
* re. American Revolutionary War
An inside page has a letter which makes reference to Ben Franklin and the American situation, including: "...but whether Mr.Burke may deserve chastisement or not should Dr. Franklin & the Americans be scourged o... See More
The New England Restraining Act---extended...
Item #661535
September 02, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 2, 1775
* The New England Restraining Act
* Pre Revolutionary tension w/ England
* John Hancock gets married
Taking nearly one-third of the front page and most of page 2 is the extension of the very historic New England Restraining Act by Parliament. This was the King's response to the American colonies' decision to boycott Briti... See More
Gage gives up his command to Howe... The surrender of Ft. Chambly...
Item #644757
November 04, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Nov. 4, 1775
* General William Howe takes over command
Pages 1, 2, and 3 contains a series of letters to and from Governor Thomas Gage, who had recently been recalled to England, giving up his command of British forces in America to Gen. Howe. Each is signed by him in type, and one--which appears on the front page--gives a warning to
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* General William Howe takes over command
Pages 1, 2, and 3 contains a series of letters to and from Governor Thomas Gage, who had recently been recalled to England, giving up his command of British forces in America to Gen. Howe. Each is signed by him in type, and one--which appears on the front page--gives a warning to
British plan for conquering America... British soldiers complain... A price on Washington's head...
Item #662284
November 11, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 11, 1775
* American Revolutionary War at the beginning
* Pennamite-Yankee War - Wyoming Valley
* General George Washington bounty
Most of the front page is taken up with a lengthy document concerning the Pennamite-Yankee War, an intermittent conflict between settlers from Connecticut, who claimed the land along the North Branch of the Susqu... See More
Americans are tired of fighting...
Item #596479
November 20, 1775
ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Nov. 20, 1775
* Americans wanting to quit?
* Thomas Gage
The front page has much on: "Parliamentary Proceedings" which includes some discussion concerning the situation in America but no battle reports. More such reporting on page 2. One item notes: "...It may be depended upon that the Americans in general are tired of being soldi... See More
On proposing peace with the Americans... Franklin's son on independence...
Item #662676
November 25, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 25, 1775
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
Page 2 has: "...Lord North's motion for a reconciliation with the Americans..." dated Feb. 20, 1775, which is followed by his explanation of it, in all taking most of a column. It includes: "The Tea-act also will be repealed if asked for."... See More
Much on the troubling relations between England & the colonies...
Item #662992
December 23, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
Almost half of the front page is taken up with an address of the people Massachusetts concerning the state of our affairs with England and our relations with them. A few bits including: "We behold, with all the horror & grief national to a free people, the fa... See More
Provincial Congress meeting...
Item #667176
December 23, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Meeting of a Provincial Congress
* Early Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that
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* Meeting of a Provincial Congress
* Early Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that
A foreigner's opinion on America's quest for independence...
Item #664582
January 20, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Jan. 20, 1776
* Great year to have (1776)
* American Independence ?
Nearly two-thirds of the front page are taken up with a terrific consideration of the troubles between England & the colonies titled: "Extracts from the Sentiments of a Foreigner on the Disputes of Great Britain & America".
A few bits include: "..
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* Great year to have (1776)
* American Independence ?
Nearly two-thirds of the front page are taken up with a terrific consideration of the troubles between England & the colonies titled: "Extracts from the Sentiments of a Foreigner on the Disputes of Great Britain & America".
A few bits include: "..
Benedict Arnold on the Battle of Quebec... Ethan Allen in irons...
Item #634818
February 22, 1776
NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, (Cambridge), Feb. 22, 1776
* Battle of Quebec - Canada
* General Benedict Arnold report
* Ethan Allen in captivity
* American Revolutionary War
The top of the first column begins with a report from Cork that: "...there has been commotions amongst the soldiers who are to embark for America; that a great numbers of them have deserted & ... See More
Rare map of Captain Cook's voyage...
Item #644351
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1776 * Captain James Cook
* Discoveries map
This issue includes a lengthy article (3+ pages) on Captain Cook and the: "Resolution's Voyage on Discovery to the Southern Hemisphere". Accompanying this article is a rare full page map titled: "Part of the Tropical Discoveries of the Resolution Sloop, Captain Cook in 1774, Referre... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #663813
March 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
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.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The following rules... See More
Great map showing North America... On taxing America without their consent...
Item #644350
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1776 The prime feature of this issue is the great map showing all of the western hemisphere titled: "A New Projection of the Western Hemisphere of the Earth on a Plane shewing the proportions of its several parts nearly as on a Globe, By J. Hardy, at Eton College." The map is dated at the bottom: "by F. Newbery, Ludgat
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George Washington on aiding the enemy...
Item #661436
May 04, 1776
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 4, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
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.
Half of the front page is a letter signed by: A Settled Citizen" which r... See More
Details on the British military in America...
Item #662675
May 25, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 25, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
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.
The front page is taken up with the conclusion of the "Constitution... See More
Battle of the Cedars, a truce meeting with Washington, and much more...
Item #662285
July 27, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1776
* Battle of the Cedars
* Invasion of Canada campaign
* John Hancock & George Washington
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. Note that this issue is just the second published since it printed the De... See More
The Declaration of Independence...
Item #661804
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1776 * Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* As reported from Great Britain
It would be difficult to argue for a more important document in American history than the Declaration of Independence. It remains a desire of most collectors to find an issue containing reference to it, and ultimately a contemporary printing o... See More
Battle of the Cedars... Find an officer exchange for Ethan Allen...
Item #671552
August 07, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, August 7, 1776
* Battle of the Cedars
* Invasion of Quebec campaign
* John Hancock & Ethan Allen
The entire front page is taken up with an excellent account of the Battle of the Cedars in Canada which happened just a few months earlier, part of an inquiry of it by Congress which includes many "Resolves" signed in type on pg. 2 by: Joh... See More
News of the Declaration of Independence is reported in England... "Battle of New York...
Item #662459
August 10, 1776
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 10, 1776
* Declaration of Independence
* First reported in England
* New York campaign
Of very special significance is the brief--yet significantly historic report: "...informed that the Continental Congress have declared the United Colonies free and independent states." Front page content doesn't get much better than this.
Almost al... See More
Attempts for a peace proposal: colonies will not denounce their independence...
Item #639491
October 02, 1776
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 2, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* Great year to have (1776)
* Post Declaration of Independence
Most of the front page is taken up with several correspondences among Lord Drummon (with proposals for a peace treaty) and George Washington, and the Continental Congress. It begins with a letter from Drummond dated Aug. 17, 1776 beginning... See More
Battle of Long Island... "Riding the rail" & other tortures...
Item #644099
October 10, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1776
* Battle of Long Island
* American Revolutionary War
* Riding the Rail torture
Page 3 has a nearly half column letter from Chamblee with reports on events in the Crown Point & Lake Champlain vicinity (see photos). An inside pg. has reports concerning the British in New York, including: "...that they had done their utmost endeavour... See More
The battle for New York…
Item #644101
October 15, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Oct. 15, 1776
* Battle of Long Island - Brooklyn
* George Washington vs. William Howe
* Rare Benedict Arnold mention
Included is a noted that: "This Day were Published" various maps of the American colonies as noted. "London" on page 6 reports that: "…on the 8th New York was attacked by our men of war, etc." and that: "&... See More
The capture of New York by the British.. Great map of Connecticut & Rhode Island...
Item #663996
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1776 * Capture of New York City
* Rare Connecticut & Rhode Island map
* American Revolutionary War
This issue begins with "Proceedings in the House of Commons..." which includes discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...Nothing could have afforded me so much satisfaction as to have been able to inform you... See More
Great issue on the capture of New York City...
Item #662462
November 04, 1776
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, Nov. 4, 1776
* Capture of New York City
* American Independence
* Great year to have (1776)
* Revolutionary War
Almost the entirety of the front page is taken up with a letter from General Howe to Lord G. Germaine dated at "York Island, Sept. 21, 1776". It begins with an historic report: "I have the satisfaction to inform you... See More
Great issue on the capture of New York...
Item #662345
November 05, 1776
ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Nov. 5, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* New York City captured
* General William Howe
This is a very significant issue, as most of the front page is taken up with reports on the historic capture of New York City by the British, beginning with the report from the noted: "London Gazette Extraordinary" issue of Nov. 4 which includes the l... See More
Great, detailed account of the New York City fire...
Item #664180
November 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Nov. 9, 1776
* Great Fire of New York (1776)
* 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.
The front page has a report noting in part: "During the time that General Howe lay at Turtle bay he ... See More
Hanging of Nathan Hale...
Item #654304
November 20, 1776
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, November 20, 1776
* Hanging of Nathan Hale - American Revolutionary War soldier & spy
* "I only regret that I have but one life to give for my country" fame
By far the most significant content is found on page 3 as it contains an exceedingly significant--albeit brief & inconspicuous--report of an event known by any student of Ame... See More
Great on the Battle of Long Island... Bravery of Benedict Arnold...
Item #659477
November 28, 1776
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 28, 1776 Page 3 has most of a column taken up with fine detail on the historic Battle of Long Island, in which British forces inflicted a crushing defeat on Washington's army.
Other fine content concerning the situation in America. A few bits include: "...that Gen. Howe...proceeded up the North River and...made good his landing without the los... See More
Attempts at brokering a peace... Battle of White Plains...
Item #650332
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1776 The first article has five pages taken up with: "Debates in Parliament" which include much discussion on the situation in America.This significant issue contains General Washington's actual correspondence with General Howe and Lord Drummond on the prospects of an early peace, which would mean the Americans would have to abandon... See More
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