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Why England should quit the war in America...
Item #659903
June 28, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 28, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The ftpg. has some news items including: "...That Philadelphia is too strong to be attempted on any side. That Mr. Washington has removed from Morristown to Bound Brook...Mr. Washington is, by his new position, between 8 and 9 miles nearer to New York. That Lord Cornwallis is... See More
David Garrick's house and gardens...
Item #659892
October 01, 1773
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1773 Near the back is a report form Charleston concerning concerns for a drought in the area.
A detailed article on: "Mr. Garrick's House and Gardens at Hampton" which is accompanied by a nicely engraved, full page plate of it. David Garrick was a famous actor, playwright and theater manager. There are a number of theaters named for him.
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Inhabitants of New Zealand... Plate of Algernon Sidney...
Item #659890
July 01, 1773
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1773 Near the back is a nearly full column report headed: "America - New York". Also an article: "Interesting Anecdotes of the Life of Algernon Sydney, the English Patriot" as well as a full page plate of him. Sidney was an English politician who was accused of platting against the life of Charles II, for which he would be executed.
Ov... See More
Handsome engraving of the skyline of London...
Item #659888
April 01, 1773
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, April, 1773 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
The contents page shows a broad mix of articles including: "Debates of a Political Club" "The School of Love" "Origin of the Centaurs" &... See More
Engraving of the skyline of London... News from Boston...
Item #659824
August 01, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1771 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is the "Monthly Chronologer" which includes over a full page of reports headed "America" with items from Boston, including 2 messages fro... See More
Trade with America...
Item #659814
January 01, 1771
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1771 Included are nearly 3 pages on: "The Present State of the British Trade with Europe, Africa, and America" with much detail.
An interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
The plates called for are lacking.
Complete in 5... See More
Two reports on the Battle of Princeton...
Item #659804
April 03, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, April 3, 1777 The top of the ftpg. has a column with news from America: "...New York, Lord Cornwallis was surrounded in the Jerseys and had but 24 hours provisions left...were reduced to the necessity of starving...The troops under Lord Cornwallis...are so greatly diminished in number...that they would be obliged to contract their line still farther...&... See More
Handsome engraving of the skyline of London...
Item #659778
October 01, 1770
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1770 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Typical reports of the day, with the title/contents page showing: "Debates of a Political Club" "New Thoughts on Libels" "Account of the Extraord... See More
Problems with the non-importation agreement...
Item #659774
September 01, 1770
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1770 Near the back are over two pages of reports from America, including an item from New York concerning non-importation and the concern that importers in New York are breaking the agreement. Also news items from Boston.
Then a letter from Charleston which also deals with the issue of non-importation.
An interesting feature is the full title/... See More
Detailed article on America, with mention of trade and taxes...
Item #659756
October 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1765 Over two pages are taken up with a fine and quite detailed article on America, its geography, economy, and relations with England. It begins: "The British empire on the continent of America is well known to be extremely extensive, and is, by our late conquests, and the cessions that have been made to us, become entirely compact..." ... See More
Great article on the kindness of Native Americans...
Item #659755
October 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Inside has over a full page taken up with an: "Extract of a Letter from Philadelphia" on "Indian Generosity and Humanity", an uncommonly nice, complim... See More
Effect on non-importation in America, a result of the Sugar Act...
Item #659753
July 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, July, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Inside has a nearly half page letter from New York which relates the results of the non-importation merchants are abiding to in consequence of the Sugar Act: "The late ... See More
Indian troubles in South Carolina... A new coffee discovered...
Item #659751
June 01, 1765
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1765 Perhaps the most interesting feature is the full title/contents page which has a very intricately engraved view of the skyline of London at the time, making this very decorative.
Near the back is a report from Newport, Rhode Island, concerning whaling, and another item from Maryland on the discovery of: "...a new sort of coffee, equally go... See More
Great accounts of the war in New Jersey & elsewhere... Washington named Lord Protector...
Item #659726
March 18, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING-POST, England, March 18, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Pages 3 and 4 contains much news concerning the war in America including: "...We are in daily expectation of a visit from 7000 New England forces on their march to this place...that General Howe had drawn all the forces off Long Island to New York to protect that ci... See More
Displayable Act of Parliament...
Item #659640
January 01, 1756
ACT OF PARLIAMENT, London, England, 1756
* 18th century original document
Nice full title page has an engraving of the Royal coat-of-arms. Inside has an act: "...for reviving & continuing an Act for the Relief of Debtors with respect to the Imprisonment of their persons...".
A decorative document given the displayable title page.
Four pages, 11 1/2 by 7 1/4 inches, very... See More
Displayable plate... BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven...
Item #659534
From the GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1771 The print is of "A Design for a BRIDGE over Yarmouth Haven Drawn by Mr. Samuel Bream". This is the print only, not the complete magazine, which would very nice framed. See photo for details.
Anti-Jacobite Creed... The importance of Nova Scotia...
Item #659531
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748 The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 2 (see). Also in this issue: "Of the Invention of Shorthand" with a full page of characters of words (see); "An Anti-Jacobite's Creed, Alluding to Indiscriminate Charges in ... See More
North Carolina General Assembly is dissolved...
Item #659525
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1770 Among the articles are: "Difficulty of Explaining the Scripture" "Origin of Rhyming" "Reasons Against a New War" 'History & Antiquity of Berkley Castle" and so much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. There is a brief mention of ... 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
End the war in America!
Item #659236
November 11, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 11, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The back page begins with a letter: "To the Merchants, Manufacturers, & Others Affected by the American War" which is a plea to end the war. It contains: "To petition our superiors for redress, or to reason with them is in vain. They are only to be influenced by... See More
On the charges against General Burgoyne... British brutality in New Jersey...
Item #659233
November 09, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 9, 1779 Over half of page 2 is taken u with correspondences between the British Secretary of War and General Burgoyne concerning the charges against the latter: "...that your not returning to America and joining the troops, prisoners under the convention of Saratoga, is considered as a neglect of duty and disobedience of orders...".
The back ... See More
Terrific account of the Bon Homme Richard vs. the Serapis: John Paul Jones' historic victory...
Item #659218
October 14, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Oct. 14, 1779 Certainly the prime and most historic content in this issue is the terrific page 1 and 2 report concerning the famous naval battle of the Bonhomme Richard vs. the Serapis "starring" John Paul Jones.
The report is primarily a lengthy & very detailed letter--taking over one-quarter of the front page & concluding on page 2--sign... See More
Very rare map of Plymouth Sound, England...
Item #659157
August 24, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 24, 1779
* Revolutionary War era
* Plymouth Sound, England map
The prime feature of this issue has to be the very rare map of Plymouth Sound in England headed: "The following is an exact View and Plan of the Harbour & Neighbouring High Lands near Plymouth, with the Situation of the Enemies Fleet as they bore on Tuesday the 17th Ins... See More
On the victory at Charleston plus so much more...
Item #659142
August 12, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 12, 1779 The ftpg. has a brief bit: "...A letter from New York...says that Gen. Prevost has been obliged to retreat from before Charles Town, but had got safe back to Fort Beaufort without the loss of any men...".
Pages 3 & 4 have much war reporting including: "...That Gen. Prevost had summoned the inhabitants of Charles Town to surr... See More
The defeat of General Prevost in South Carolina...
Item #659141
August 10, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 10, 1779
* British General Augustine Prevost
* Unsuccessful raid on Charleston SC
Page 3 has a report: "...arrived in town from Portsmouth with the news of the defeat of Gen. Prevost. The fact of General Prevost's defeat is now confirmed beyond the possibility of doubt. On the 13th and 14 of June two engagements were fought near Charles ... See More
America should be free and independent...
Item #659128
July 20, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 20, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The back page has some reports from America on the Revolutionary War, a few bits including: "...that it is for the interest of mankind, America should be free and independent. It will become a happy asylum for the oppressed subjects of all the arbitrary Princes in the world..... See More
Clinton's captures up the Hudson... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #659124
July 13, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 13, 1779 Half of page 2 is taken up with content relating to America including: "A Proclamation" by the king of England, beginning: "Whereas we have received intelligence that preparations are making by our enemies to invade this our kingdom...".
Also a letter from General Henry Clinton to Lord G. Germaine concerning his recent offe... See More
Rest of Europe supports American independence...
Item #659122
July 06, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 6, 1779 Page 3 has over a full column on: "To the People of England" which begins: "The fate of America being now finally decided against this country, it behooves you to look deeply, & carefully, into your internal situation & the views & designs of Europe whose general interest it undoubtedly is to maintain & support the... See More
Clinton accused of an assassination attempt upon the governor of New Jersey...
Item #659113
June 05, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 5, 1779
* NJ Governor William Livingston
* Assassination plot - Henry Clinton
* American Revolutionary War
The ftpg. has a few bits headed: "Advices from America" one item noting: "The General Assembly of New Jersey...busy framing a law in order to impress every 8th man in the province to serve in the militia for the campaign of ... See More
Interesting debates in the House of Commons on the war in America...
Item #659109
May 04, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, May 4, 1779 Page 3 has some lengthy reporting on discussions in the "House of Commons" which include much on the state of the war in America including the examination of the actions of various military officers. One bit notes: "...hoped for a successful campaign; this was at a time when the rebellion was almost crushed & when, if the Gener... See More
General Lincoln occupying Georgia...
Item #659103
April 03, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, April 3, 1779 Page 3 has a letter from Charleston which includes: "We learn that General Lincoln with 7000 regular troops has taken possession of several advantageous posts between the British forces and the town of Savannah. General Moultrie, with a large body of militia, is also marched to oppose General Campbell as he advances and the whole province ... See More
British in Georgia & the Carolinas... Indians working with the British...
Item #658974
February 11, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 11, 1779 Page 3 has several reports from New York including: "...From Phila. & other quarters we learn that a division of his Majesty's troops had landed in Georgia & erected the King's standard, which was repaired to by a great number of the inhabitants, and that the troops were in motion towards Carolina without opposition. That t... See More
Is the American situation really that bad?
Item #658973
February 09, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 9, 1779 The back page has a report: "...bring an account of the victruallers being arrived at New York and that General Campbell is landed at Savannah in Georgia. That there were reports in New York of disagreements in the Congress, of great desertions in General Washington's army, of dissensions in other places, etc., etc., but these reports h... See More
A middle-ground approach to the war in America...
Item #658972
February 06, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 6, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The back page has a brief yet very interesting report: "The total abandonment of America has brought on some little struggles in the Cabinet within these few days. Some were so frugal & conscientious to talk of the expense and the impracticability of holding it. Others sti... See More
The King issues a Proclamation...
Item #658971
January 05, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Jan. 5, 1779 Page 2 begins with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION, For A General Fast" which begins: "We, taking into our most serious consideration the just & necessary hostilities in which we are engaged with the French King, and the unnatural rebellion carrying on in some of our provinces and colonies in North America, and putting our trust... See More
Letter to the King very critical of being in the war... Situation is bad in America?
Item #658968
December 29, 1778
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Dec. 29, 1778 The front page has a lengthy letter to the King of England which includes: "...by false information & undigested arguments persuaded to enter into & continue this destructive war, which has, i the short space of four years, lost...more honour, dignity & wealth than our posterity can possibly regain in a century; even if the Ame... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War in a very rare newspaper...
Item #658299
May 13, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, May 13, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781. This issue is volume 1, number 9.
The entire front page is taken up with: "Admiral Keppel's Trial" due to a dispute on the actions of his second in command. A report of his ... See More
Ben Franklin creates a medal honoring the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #657924
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1783 Near the beginning are 15 pages of: "Summary Proceedings in the Third Session of the Present Parliament" which include some discussions concerning America. Another article is concerning Yankee Doodle, or more particularly is information on the presumed author of the famous tune (questionable) who had recently died. It notes: "Your ... See More
Virginia's historic religious freedom act...
Item #657797
January 01, 1787
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1787 Included is the notable: "Act for Establishing Religious Freedom, Passed in the Assembly of Virginia, in the beginning of the year 1786" which takes over a full page. The statute disestablished the Church of England in Virginia and guaranteed freedom of religion to people of all religious faiths, including Catholics and Jews as well a... See More
A "seditious" paper arouses anger in New York... Ancient Temple at Winterborn Abbey...
Item #657796
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1768 Among the items in this issue are: "Ancient Temple at Winterborn Abbey" which includes an illustration; "On the Different Positions of the Great Occipital Aperture in man and Diverse Animals"; and much more. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day & which inclu... See More
Item #657795
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1766 Over half a page is taken up with: "American News" which has some interesting reports from Boston and elsewhere, with reference to: "...to the general assembly to make up the losses of the sufferers in the late unhappy times..." (see).Other articles within issue include: "Oriental Fables, from the French&qu... See More
Coalition of the American and West Indies' colonists...
Item #657794
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "Description of an Artificial Swan" "Account of a Journey Into Scotland" "An Address to the Annotators of the Bible" "Coalition of the American and W. Indian Colonists" and more.Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports of th... See More
With a foldout plate of Westminster Bridge...
Item #657791
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1752 This supplemental issue was produced at the end of the year with fewer pages than the monthly issues.Among the articles within are: "New Explication of the Lord's Prayer" "A Description of Mount Vesuvius" which is continued from a previous issue; "Of The Course of the Blood to the Heart" "The Si... See More
Map of road from London to Berwick & York... Indians visit London...
Item #657760
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1766 Articles within this issue include: "...Act for Opening & establishing certain ports in the Islands of Jamaica and Dominica for the more free importation and exportation..." "On the Doctrine of Original Sin" 'An Improvement in Common Watches" which includes a print of the gears and workings of a watch (see), and mo... See More
Washington at Morristown... Action in the South...
Item #657753
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1780 The first article has "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" which includes discussion of the situation in America.Near the back the "Historical Chronicle" has several items from America concerning the Revolutionary War, including a letter from New York which has: "...since Gen. Clinton's departure fr... See More
Washington and Cornwallis in Virginia...
Item #657751
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, July, 1781 The "Historical Chronicle" begins with: "Plan for Putting an End to the American War & for Laying the Foundation of a Permanent Peace with the Thirteen Colonies". Another report has some good talk on military affairs in America including: "...Lord Cornwallis has entered Virginia; that a reinforcement has entered Chesape... See More
Lord Cornwallis... Benedict Arnold...
Item #657748
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1781 The issue begins with a continuation on the "Debate on the Motion of Thanks to Earl Cornwallis", mentioning: "...the victories he had gained, like those of Phila. & Ticonderoga, served only to multiply distresses..." with much more (see for portions).Under the "Historical Chronicle" near the back is a lengthy &a... See More
Early submarine thoughts...
Item #657747
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, December, 1747 A very nice pre-Revolutionary War magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
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Thoughts on the Jay Treaty...
Item #657581
August 28, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Aug. 28, 1795 A very decorative masthead which includes an engraving of Canterbury Cathedral.
Page 2 has: "American Treaty - Extract of a Letter form a Merchant in Philadelphia to His Son in London" which has comments on the controversial Jay Treaty.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, red tax stamp on pg. 3, nice condition.
A substitute for British tea... Letter to the ladies of North America...
Item #657569
THE GLOCESTER JOURNAL, England, Jan. 4, 1768 (currently spelled Gloucester) Page 2 has a report from Boston concerning the finding of "hyperion or Labrador tea" in the colonies, of special interest given the recent non-importation of tea from England.Also an item noting: "By letters from Philadelphia we are credibly informed that a number of new buildings are going to ... See More
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