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The trouble with trade with the colonies...
Item #567595
October 19, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 19, 1773 The entire ftpg. it taken up with a very early article on the benefits of eating whole grains, titled: "The Great Advantage of Eating Pure and Genuine Bread".
An inside page has a letter: "Encouraging the Consumption of British & India goods, by Luxury in the Colonies..." which includes: "...But our trade wit... See More
Trade with American Colonies
Item #567596
October 21, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 21, 1773
* Trade with American Colonies
An inside page has some discussion on the value of trade with the colonies and elsewhere (see photos), taking most of a column (see photos).
Eight pages, about 8 1/2 by 11 inches, and in nice condition.
Trade with American Colonies...
Item #567709
October 21, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 21, 1773
* Trade with American Colonies
An inside page has some discussion on the value of trade with the colonies and elsewhere (see), taking most of a column (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Brief Judaica item...
Item #567600
October 30, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 30, 1773
* Judaica Jewish Jews
A brief pg. 2 item notes: "A great number of Jews who have lately been driven from the Prussian dominions, have settled at Gotenburg, where they are going to form a trading company under the auspice of his Swedish Majesty." (see photos).
Other news of the day, mostly from England. Complete in eigh... See More
The king shuts down the land office...
Item #567665
November 02, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 2, 1773
* Early North Carolina
* The king shuts down the land office
A small item on pg. 2 headed "America" has news from Baltimore noting that in North Carolina: "...his Excellency Governor Martin hath received instructions from his Majesty for shutting up the Land office in that province, & that similar orders are s... See More
Dueling... King's Proclamation...
Item #567652
November 20, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 20, 1773 The entire front page is an article concerning dueling (see for beginning). An inside page has a few brief reports headed: "America".
The back page has "By the King, A Proclamation" for rescheduling a session of Parliament (see).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.... See More
News from Charleston...
Item #568024
November 27, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 27, 1773
* Pre Revolutionary War era
* Early Charleston, South Carolina
Inside has over half a page of reports from the South Carolina Gazette (see for beginning), plus other news of the day with advertisements as well.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Southern United States in 1773...
Item #568022
December 02, 1773
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 2, 1773 An inside page has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline, beginning: "Letters from West Florida inform us that it is thought the seat of government will be removed to the Mississippi & that a new Custom House is actually established at Manchack..." (see). Other news and ads of the day.
Eight pages, 8 1... See More
Nova Scotia described...
Item #581941
December 31, 1773
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, December 31, 1773
* Early Nova Scotia description
Inside has: "...a Letter from a gentleman who emigrated from Scotland...dated Nova Scotia, Fort Cumberland..." which is very descriptive of Halifax and the vicinity (see photos). Other news of the day throughout including various ads. Eight pages, some dirtiness, more so at the folds, measur... See More
Creating Trumbull County...
Item #602021
March 03, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 3, 1774 An inside page has over a full column concerning how to deal with the American situation. See photos for the full text.
Another page has reports from Boston and New York headed "America" and includes: "...on Thursday last the Tea, which was saved out of Capt. Loring's brigantine, was landed at the Castle by order of the Officer... See More
Supporting the Americans... Trouble with the Creek Indians...
Item #568847
April 16, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 16, 1774 Over a full column on page 6 is taken with with a report from Charleston relating to the trouble with the Creek Indians (see photos).
The back page has an item which notes: "A writer treating of the present disputes relative to the Bostonians says, 'It is true, we did assist America in the late war, but did they not assist us, for whils... See More
Supporting the Americans... Trouble with the Creek Indians...
Item #646146
April 16, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 16, 1774 Over a full column on page 6 is taken with with a report from Charleston relating to the trouble with the Creek Indians (see).
The back page has an item which notes: "A writer treating of the present disputes relative to the Bostonians says, 'It is true, we did assist America in the late war, but did they not assist us, for whilst we ke... See More
House of Commons...
Item #568853
April 30, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 30, 1774 Page 6 has some reports from the House of Commons, which includes some talk of the Administration of Justice Act for Massachusetts (see). There is some additional discussion on the back page as well.
Much other news, mostly European, plus a wealth of ads as well. Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, partial red ink tax stamp on page 2, and in ve... See More
Prelude to the Revolutionary War...
Item #569699
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 28, 1774 Most of the front page is a report headed: "The Journal of a Voyage...for making Discoveries towards the North Pole by the Hon. Commodore Phipps..." (see for beginning). A full column on pg. 2 has reports from Boston (see) concerning strained relationships with England, and mentioning Ben Franklin (see). This is followed by a lette... See More
On the Boston Port Bill and more...
Item #568728
June 21, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 21, 1774 An inside page has over a full column beginning: On perusing in your paper of May 31, an extract from a pamphlet, entitled Considerations on the Measures carrying on with respect to the British Colonies in America, some reflections occurred to me on that Authors reasoning, which I would wish to communicate to the public through your paper and it i... See More
Suffering through the blockade...
Item #568068
July 12, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1774
* Boston, Massachusetts shipping blockade
Inside has an "Extract of a Letter from Boston" which begins: "We shall soon be in a deplorable situation in this town; no vessels are now permitted to enter the port & none will be allowed to depart after the 14th..." and ending: "...I intend removing to Salem during the... See More
The best of patriots...
Item #602351
September 13, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 13, 1774 Inside has a lengthy letter sent to America, by a "...a noble Lord in a very high office" (see). It also has a letter from New York which begins: "Every body here, high and low, are in a combustion. Those who have nothing to lose are our warmest Patriots & declare they will hazard their All for their dear country..." with ... See More
The governor forbids illegal meetings to consider the Acts of Parliament...
Item #568276
October 11, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 11, 1774 A brief report notes that: "...letter from Mobile, in West Florida, mentions that the town of Villa Real, near New Orleans, had in the night been set upon by a large party of Indians who murdered several of the Spaniards..." with a bit more (see).
The back page has a significant report, being a proclamation signed in type by th... See More
Pre revolutionary war tensions...
Item #567953
November 19, 1774
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 19, 1774 Page 2 has a report from New York noting the arrival of a ship which ran afoul of a French ship (see).
Page 5 has 2 desertion ads, with particulars (see).
Most of a column on the back page is an: "Extract of a Letter from Boston, New England" reporting in part: "...acquaint him that with grief, this county has viewed an exertion for... See More
Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #677715
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 * Culture of vines (vineyards... for wine)
* Revolutionary War era in America
This issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America.
Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Furt... See More
The King receives a threatening letter...
Item #583332
June 17, 1777
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 17, 1777 The front page carries an article in which the King received an anonymous threatening letter which was found near the house of Colonel Crawfurd. The letter was published (which contained the actual spelling) and a reward was established to be paid upon the conviction of any one or more of the offenders.
This is complete in four pages, contains a ... See More
Americans compelled to declare independence... Howe & Cornwallis retreat to New York...
Item #677629
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1777 The issue begins with a continuation of the: "Debate in the House of Lords...relative to the American War" taking over 5 pages & with much on the Revolutionary War. One bit notes: "...That America never aimed at independence till she was compelled to it by our harsh conduct; and that she is at least unanimous in one thing, n... See More
Cornwallis attacked 10,000 provincials...
Item #597522
July 14, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 14, 1777 Page 2 has: "...advice was received of a very considerable body of the rebel army commanded by Arnold and Sullivan having stole a march and got in the rear of our reserve, had obliged Lord Cornwallis to alter his front & post picquet guards all around him, by which the battalions are greatly weakened." Also: "General Lee, ... See More
Latest war reports...
Item #597737
October 20, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Oct. 20, 1777
* Rare Revolutionary War title
Page 2 has a report noting: "....from New York but by which there were many private letters confirming the repulse at Staten Island. A letter from Rhode Island...says that Gen. Pigott was arrived there to take the command of the troops...were in no fear of the provincials, whose number...was sa... See More
From Germany, in the 1770's...
Item #121041
INTLLIGENZ-BLATT, Germany, 1778 An interesting title from Leipzig from during the American Revolutionary, although I suspect no such reports within these pages.In the German language, 8 pages, measuring 9 by 7 inches, generally very nice condition.
Note that the photo is "generic" and the issue you get will not have these specific photos or be of this specific date but will have... See More
America is not about to compromise with England...
Item #678064
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1778 * No compromise w/ England
* American Revolutionary War
Among the articles within are: "The Theory of Insulating Bodies Examined, & some of the Supposed Properties which Electricians have ascribed to Glass, proved by Experiments not to Exist" which includes reference to Ben Franklin. Also: "On the Worshiping o... See More
Ben Franklin on learning to swim... Holt Castle print...
Item #217171
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1779 Inside has nearly two pages on: "Useful Hints For Learning To Swim, In a Letter to a Friend, by Benj. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S."Also within: "On the Fatal Effects of Revenge" and: "On Female Conduct" & so much more. Near the back are news reports of the day but I see no war-related content.
This issue does feature... See More
Southerners returning their allegiance to the King...
Item #597922
January 09, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Jan. 9, 1779
* Revolutionary War
Page 2 has a report noting: "...was reported with an air of authenticity that government had just received advice of the Carolinians and Georgians having thrown off the yoke of Congress & began to beat up for volunteers for the service of their lawful sovereign..." and also: "Count D'Estaing ha... See More
Item #591744
January 12, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 12, 1779 Although from the middle of the Revolutionary War I find very little--if any--reference to it, this issue filled primarily with European reports. Complete in 8 pages plus also included is the single page "Supplement" issue. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches, light wear to folds, generally nice condition.
Item #591745
January 15, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 15, 1779 Although from the middle of the Revolutionary War I find very little--if any--reference to it, this issue filled primarily with European reports. Complete in 8 pages, measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches, light wear to folds, generally nice condition.
Trial of Admiral Keppel...
Item #652592
January 19, 1779
THE MIDDLESEX JOURNAL & EVENING POST, London, Jan. 19, 1779 The entire front page & a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with verbatim: "Proceedings of the Court Martial on the Trial of Admiral Keppel". As Wikipedia notes: 'During the American Revolutionary War Keppel came into a notorious dispute with Sir Hugh Palliser over Palliser's conduct as his second-in-command at the... See More
Carolinas & Georgia now support the King...
Item #592610
February 01, 1779
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, February 1, 1779
* Rare Revolutionary War title
* North & South Carolina - Georgia support king ?
Page 2 has a letter from New York which notes: "It gives me great pleasure to inform you that the face of affairs seems to be changed; the two Carolinas & Georgia having revolted from the Congress, give fresh spirits to the friends of... See More
Lengthy list of naval captures during the Revolutionary War...
Item #703444
February 06, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Feb. 6, 1779 The first 3 1/2 pages are taken up with a very lengthy: "List of Captures and Recaptures Made by the American Squadron, of which Accounts have been received by Rear-Admiral Gambier...".
Eight pages, 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, small posting hole near the top, damp stain at the blank spine, good condition.
Item #204196
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as I find almost no American content in this issue. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news ... See More
From the Revolutionary War era...
Item #592230
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1779 A fine opportunity to purchase a magazine from during the Revolutionary War at a reasonable price, as I find almost no American content in this issue. At the back under the "Historical Chronicle" is mention that the New York, Quebec & Newfoundland fleets have set sail under the convoy of Admiral Arbuthnot. The balance of the news ... See More
Reflecting upon the events of the on-going war...
Item #591924
May 14, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 14, 1779
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
Inside has a lengthy discussion in the "House of Commons" concerning the actions of General Grey and Howe in the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...That the southern expedition was the only effectual diversion of Gen. Washington's army in favour of our northern forces...harassed b... See More
Parliament discusses the Revolutionary War...
Item #597935
May 24, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 24, 1779 Page 2 has lengthy reporting from the "House of Commons" which includes much discussion concerning the Revolutionary War including an examination of the Conduct of Sir William Howe when commanding in America. Page 3 also has some American content, including: "...was declared in the House of Commons that there can be no success ... See More
General John Burgoyne...
Item #591927
May 25, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 25, 1779 Most of page 2 is taken up with further discussions in the House of Commons on the conduct of General Howe. Page 3 has from the "House of Commons: "General Burgoyne rose and recapitulated the whole of the American war in which he had been concerned...". An update notes: "...from Virginia...brings advice that nothing had yet... See More
Terminating the "present commotions"...
Item #591949
June 04, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, June 4, 1779 Page 3 includes: "...The open assistance given by the natural rivals & enemies of Great Britain to the rebellious colonies of North America has united all ranks of men in zeal for the common cause. They rejoice in the success which attends your Majesty's arms...and they, trusting in the Almighty, look forward with the solicitude of good cit... See More
Re-union with England should be wanted...
Item #598026
July 07, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, July 7, 1779 Page 2 has a letter which includes: "It is impossible to speak of the continuance of the rebellion in North America without the deepest concern...proofs of our sincere disposition to put an end to those troubles...the malignant designs of the enemies of Great Britain cannot long prevail against the evident interests of those unhappy prov... See More
From the American Revolutionary War era...
Item #713939
August 05, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, Aug. 5, 1779
* American Revolutionary War era
* 18th century - from The Enemy
Newspapers from England during the time of the Revolutionary War are always interesting as they give a sense as to life at that time and what political discussions were the "hot topic" of the day.
I could find no "meaty" references to the Revolutionary War in this iss... See More
The situation with America...
Item #598250
August 09, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 9, 1779
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
The entire front page is taken up with the continued: "The History of the Opposition During the Last Session of Parliament" which has much concerning the Revolutionary War.
Inside is mostly taken up with European reports, although a few brief references to the Revolutionary War.
Four pages,... See More
More on Prevost's defeat... A letter criticizing the war in America...
Item #697639
August 17, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 17, 1779
* American Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century from The Enemy
* Charleston, South Carolina
* General Augustine Prevost
The bottom of page 3 has a report noting: "...brings...a confirmation of the defeat of Prevost and that that General would have met with the fate of Burgoyne had it not been for the boats he had on the river, i... See More
From the midst of the Revolutionary War...
Item #598275
August 23, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Aug. 23, 1779
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
Although from during the midst of the Revolutionary War this issue has no war-related content. All the content is European in nature. Complete in 4 pages, folio size, some period notations in ads & their margins, very nice condition.
Plans for a peace proposal... Rev. War...
Item #592263
October 22, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, October 22, 1779
* Revolutionary War peace plan ?
Page 3 has a report of some hope for peace in the Revolutionary War, headed: "Proposals for the final Settlement & Pacification of the Troubles in America..." which includes 6 points as printed here, the first: "Required that commissioners be appointed to treat, consult,... See More
From England: The colonies are necessary...
Item #583989
October 28, 1779
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 28, 1779 Nearly two pages are taken up with: "Further thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs..." which has as its premise: "The two great parties into which this kingdom is unhappily divided can agree in nothing but in maintaining & propagating one grand & capital mistake relative to the welfare of this nation: That colonie... See More
Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain...
Item #592266
November 05, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 5, 1779 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with: "The Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain in answer to the Exposition of the Court of France" which relates in part to the French involvement in the Revolutionary War (see for portions).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
The whereabouts of John Paul Jones...
Item #598288
November 06, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Nov. 6, 1779 Page 2 has a report noting: "...gentleman...from Holland declared at a coffee-house near the 'Change, that he saw Paul Jones at the Hague last Thursday evening. He says he was dressed in scarlet, trimmed with gold, that he is much caressed by the Dutch, and that he saw his ships all lie in the Texel..." (see).
Four pages, folio... See More
Item #598295
November 13, 1779
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, November 13, 1779 Although from the midst of the Revolutionary War I find no war-related content. Yet a nice issue from the era with European reports of the day.
Four pages, folio size, various notations in ads & their margins, very nice condidtion.
A naval encounter during the Revolutionary War...
Item #703431
November 30, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 30, 1779
* Revolutionary War era
* Captain St. John Chinnery
* 6th-rare frigate Daphne
The front page begins with a letter from Captain Chinnery of the ship Daphne to the commander in chief of the British forces in North America, dated at Sandy Hook, New Jersey.
Four pages, 7 1/4 by 11 1/2 inches, partial red tax stamp on the front page, very nice ... See More
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