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693375

The King admonishes his subjects to honor the treaty ending the French & Indian War...

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March 22, 1763

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 22, 1763  



* French & Indian War ending treaty



The back page has a very historic report: "By the King, A Proclamation" which begins: "Whereas a Definitive Treaty of peace and friendship between us, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain...hath been concluded at Paris on the 10th day of February last, and the ratificati... See More  

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628231

Frederick V of Denmark dies...

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February 01, 1766

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, February 1, 1766  The ftpg. has "Our late Sovereign King of Denmark, Friderick (Frederick) the Fifth, after having laboured some Months under a Dropsical Disorder, expired this Morning...", with much more. Other news of the day and period advertising is also present. Complete in 4 pages, very nice condition, partial red-inked tax stamp on the ftpg., meas... See More  

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648916

Seeking cheaper labor and products prohibited...

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January 09, 1768

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, January 9, 1768  The previous issue included a warning on the front page making clear the penalties for Artificers and Merchants seeking cheaper labor, products, and materials from foreign locations outside the umbrella of The Kingdom - making it infinitely more difficult for those Artificers and Merchants following the regulations and laws of the land to be compe... See More  

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688491

Would reject independence if offered... Regarding representation in Parliament...

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April 04, 1768

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, April 4, 1768  Inside has most of a page taken up with a letter from the Speaker of the Mass. Assembly to one of the King's Secretaries of State, which includes: "...it seems to be conclusive that as those acts were made with the sole & express purpose of raising a revenue out of America, the subjects here are in those instances unfortunately ... See More  

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676683

Patriotic plea by John Dickinson... John Hancock & his troubles...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1769  



* John Dickinson

* John Hancock




Content includes: "A New Voyage to the West Indies, Giving an Account of the various Nations that dwell near the great river Mississippi, ..." which is extremely descriptive of the western lands of America and the native American Indians in the area and taking over 4 pages.

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642514

Trouble in America...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1769  Among the articles in this issue are: "A Description of the Copper Mine at Ecton Hill"; over two pages on: "A Continuation of the Most Interesting transactions in America..." continued from the January issue, which has some great reading concerning the troubles between America & England, one portion noting: "Re... See More  

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601333

News from Charleston and Boston...

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October 10, 1769

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1769  Page 6 has a brief report from Charleston concerning: "...the Indians in that quarter behave with much insolence since the King's troops have been withdrawn...". The back page has a letter from Boston.

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568280

Counterfeiters beware...

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July 20, 1773

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 20, 1773  An inside page has: "Animadversions on the late Act for Preventing the Clipping and Diminishing of the Gold Coin of this Kingdom". Another report headed: "America" is concerning: "...the island of St. Vincent, the Carribs, formed into small parties in the night, plunder the inhabitants & render property extremely insec... See More  

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567665

The king shuts down the land office...

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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  

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720593

Dueling... King's Proclamation... America...

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November 20, 1773

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 20, 1773  The entire front page is an article concerning dueling. Page 6 has a few brief reports headed: "America". And the back page has "By the King, A Proclamation" for rescheduling a session of Parliament.

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567652

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).



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567993

Trouble brewing in America...

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December 06, 1774

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 6, 1774  The entire front page is taken up with a review of a pamphlet titled: "The Interest of the Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain in the present Contest with the Colonies stated & considered", which begins with: "This writer begins with shewing the great obligations the colonists have been under to Great Britain from
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687205

Much on the tensions between England & the American colonies...

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March 17, 1775

THE NEW HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE & HISTORICAL CHRONICLE, Portsmouth, March 17, 1775 



* Rare colonial America publication

* Pre Revolutionary War tensions w/ England




Although all American newspapers from the colonial era are quite scarce, this title is even more so.

The front page has a letter concerning bearing arms, followed by a letter noting: "An artful piece has been handed abou... See More  

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687100

Much like the Olive Branch Petition... Reaction by the soldiers to reading the "...Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms"...

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July 26, 1775

CONNECTICUT JOURNAL & NEW HAVEN POST-BOY, July 26, 1775 



* American Revolutionary War

* Post Battle of Bunker Hill




A terrific issue, as the entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with a terrific follow-up to the Olive Branch Petition, in fact, written just 3 days after it, in which the Continental Congress points out the many issues with its relations with England, detai... See More  

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700583

Causes & Necessity of Taking Up Arms: consumes the entire front page...

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July 29, 1775

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, July 29, 1775  In the world of American Revolutionary literature and manuscripts three bodies of work stand out: 1) Thomas Paine's Common Sense; 2) the Declaration of Independence; and 3) the earliest of the Revolutionary trinity: The Causes and Necessity of Taking Up Arms.

All of the front page and a bit of page 2 are taken up ... See More  

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687399

Diagram of the fort at Bunker's Hill...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, September, 1775 



* Battle of Bunker Hill diagram - print

* John Hancock & George Washington




A nice issue with much historic content from the beginning months of the Revolutionary War.

Perhaps the best content is the very nice half page illustration of the "Redoubt & Intrenchment on the Heights of Charles Town, Commonly called... See More  

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704104

1775 Battle of Bunker Hill...

Item #704104

October 12, 1775

NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Mass., Oct. 12, 1775  



* Battle of Bunker - Breed's Hill

* Charleston, Boston, Massachusetts

* General Thomas Gage account




Certainly a terrific issue as page 3 begins with a letter, signed in type by: Tho. Gage, in which he gives his account of the historic Battle of Bunker Hill, dated June 25 just 8 days after the battle.

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719128

Capture of Ethan Allen...

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October 21, 1775

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Oct. 21, 1775    The front page includes a letter: "To the King" which references the American situation & includes: "...Let then, royal Sire, the liberty of England and America be ever in your heart, then shall the people be free, and America shall yet be happy in the full enjoyment of her rights...". Also on the front page ... See More  

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687444

Last issue published before his presses were destroyed by the Sons of Liberty...

Item #687444

November 23, 1775

RIVINGTON'S NEW-YORK GAZETTEER; or, the CONNECTICUT, HUDSON'S RIVER, NEW-JERSEY, and QUEBEC WEEKLY ADVERTISER, New York, Nov. 23, 1775



* American Revolutionary War

* Extremely rare publication

* James Rivington - spy publisher




 James Rivington, the famous printer of this newspaper, had an interesting career.

He began this newspaper in 1773 initially with an impartial sta... See More  

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701119

Capture of Ethan Allen, and so much more...

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November 24, 1775

NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, Nov. 24, 1775  



* Ethan Allen captured

* American Revolutionary War




The front page has a bit noting: "...letter from General Burgoyne at Boston wherein he says that 20,000 men would be a feeble reinforcement to the army there, in their present situation." Page 2 has various tidbits relating to the war, a few including: "... See More  

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704393

Parliament discusses the American situation... Supplement issue as well...

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January 11, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Jan. 11, 1776 



* American Revolutionary War 

* Great year to have (1776)




Wonderful to find a newspapers not just dated 1776, but from Philadelphia.

The entire front page is taken up with political issues in England with much relating to America. Portions include: "...The arguments in the House of Peers turned entirely on American ... See More  

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704673

A rare, patriotic, satirical ballad written by Benjamin Franklin... Great on the British evacuating Boston...

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March 30, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1776  



* American Revolutionary War 

* Great year to have (1776)

* Benjamin Franklin song 




The front page begins with a wonderful letter beginning; "The Ministry have boasted much of their regular, their disciplined troops, which they fancied capable of beating all the irregulars in the world. One would wonder how m... See More  

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703331

Ethan Allan a prisoner... Two letters from George Washington... N.YK. governor hopes for reconciliation...

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April 04, 1776

NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE: OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, April 4, 1776  A wealth of fine content in this issue from this desirable year.

Page 2 has a wonderful address from the Massachusetts Council offering praise and support to "His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esq., General and Commander in Chief of the Forces of the United American Colonies". This is followed by the heartfelt response fro... See More  

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700574

Ethan Allen a prisoner... Two letters from George Washington... N.Y. governor hopes for reconciliation...

Item #700574

April 04, 1776

NEW-ENGLAND CHRONICLE: OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, April 4, 1776  



* Ethan Allen as a prisoner

* General George Washington 

* American Revolutionary War

* Great year to have (1776)




A wealth of fine content in this issue from this desirable year.

Page 2 has a wonderful address from the Massachusetts Council offering praise and support to "His Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Es... See More  

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597077

News from the Revolutionary War...

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May 24, 1777

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 24, 1777  Page 2 has a few reports concerning the Revolutionary War including: "From Connecticut that the jail in that colony are filled with loyal Americans who are treated in the most barbarous manner. Some are chained on their backs to the floor & others so loaded with irons that they can hardly walk...General Lee has a good room in New Yor... See More  

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583332

The King receives a threatening letter...

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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.



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667876

Surrender of Ticonderoga... Washington's Manifesto...

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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Sept., 1777  



* Siege of Fort Ticonderoga

* General George Washington

* American Revolutionary War




Over 2 1/2 pages are taken up with: "Letter from Gen. Washington to Gen. Sir William Howe" from Middlebrook, June 10, 1777, signed by him in type: Geo. Washington. This is followed by another letter from Washington to Howe, which begin... See More  

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703554

Burgoyne surrenders Saratoga to Horatio Gates...

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December 11, 1777

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 11, 1777 



* Surrender of General John Burgoyne

* Battles of Saratoga - New York

* American Revolutionary War




A page 2 report begins: "The account of the capitulation of General Burgoyne's army was brought to Quebec by some deserters from the Provincials who had entered into the King's service, & whom Gen. Burgoyne, when he found he ... See More  

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689079

A Loyalist states why America is at war...

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February 28, 1778

THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Feb. 28, 1778 



* Revolutionary War Tory original

* Rare Pro British issue from America




This was a strongly Tory (supportive of the British cause) newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia.

Half of the front page first column is a: "Proclamation" signe... See More  

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686544

Battle of Monmouth... Reflecting on Burgoyne's defeat...

Item #686544
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1778 



* Battle of Monmouth - New Jersey

* General Henry Clinton's defeat

* American Revolutionary War




The very first article is: "Debates In Parliament" which includes much talk on the Revolutionary War, and includes in part: "...was in hope...that the lamentable fate of General Burgoyne & his army, as it was an evil... See More  

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583989

From England: The colonies are necessary...

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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  

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587827

News on the Revolutionary War...

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April 27, 1780

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 27, 1780 



* Revolutionary War Era

* 18th century America

* From The Enemy




Near the back is a column headed "America" with news taking over half the page & which includes: "Last Tues. night a party of the British troops embarked...they landed on the east side & surprised a body of the rebel troops, 34 of which were made priso... See More  

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701188

Early report on the surrender of Charleston to the British...

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May 16, 1780

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1780  



* Charleston, South Carolina surrenders to UK

* American Revolutionary War from the enemy




Most of the front page is taken up with two notable letters, the first datelined New York on Dec. 22, 1779 beginning: "As President of the Board of Loyal Refugees from the several revolted colonies of America...been pleased to give to every p... See More  

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586957

Benedict Arnold... Victory at Camden...

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August 04, 1781

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 4, 1781  Page 2 has a report which includes: "...that since some of Washington's letters were intercepted, discovering the intention of his army in conjunction with the French troops on Long Island to attack Gen. Clinton, a misunderstanding has taken place between Washington and the French General Rochambeau, which is expected will be of more good ... See More  

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698085

Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown: a first report...

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November 27, 1781

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1781  



* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown

* Revolutionary War ending

* Historic item - 1st report




This is one of the more noteworthy issues of the Chronicle for the entire Revolutionary War, as it is the first issue in this title to announce the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.

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687287

The King addressses Parliament on the dire situation in America...

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February 23, 1782

THE NEW-HAMPSHIRE GAZETTE and GENERAL ADVERTISER, Portsmouth, Feb. 23, 1782



* Rare publication during Revolutionary War



 This is certainly one of the less common titles from the Revolutionary War era.

Page 2 has a letter that notes in part: "...the Americans might yet be brought back to a constitutional subordination to this country!...". Also: "The troops destined for t... See More  

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658843

Report of Cornwallis's surrender, and Cornwallis' letter in which he admits being in a critical state...

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February 26, 1782

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 26, 1782  



* Surrender of Lord Charles Cornwallis

* Revolutionary War - Yorktown, Virginia




The most historic content is on page 3 which begins with a letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germain, dated October 19, 1781. It contains in part: "...sailed from Sandy Hook on the 16th instant and arrived off... See More  

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703278

Thomas Paine's the "American Crisis" essay number 10...

Item #703278

March 11, 1782

THE INDEPENDENT LEDGER AND THE AMERICAN ADVERTISER, Boston, March 11, 1782  



* American Revolutionary War

* Thomas Paine - essay # 10

* "The American Crisis"




Almost the entire front page is taken up with the printing of: "Common Sense, on the King of England's Speech". This ia actually Thomas Paine's essay #10 of his famous "American Crisis&q... See More  

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696918

Maryland resolves for peace, but only if independence is assured...

Item #696918

August 01, 1782

THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1782 



* American Revolutionary War

* Maryland for peace




Under: "American Affairs" is a report from Annapolis which includes: "...announcing the arrival of Sir Guy Carleton at New York as a commissioner for making peace or war in North America...to enable the King of Great Britain to conclude a peace or truce with the United States (b... See More  

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703552

The King declares Americans are free & independent...

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December 10, 1782

THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 10, 1782



* American independence acknowledged

* By King George III of England (speech)

* Historic event that propelled U.S. freedom




Certainly the most notable content is that found on pages 2 & 3, the very historic speech by the King of England to his Parliament, dated Dec. 5, 1782.

In this notable speech the King declares that the Americans ar... See More  

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689194

Historic Proclamation by the King formally ending the Revolutionary War...

Item #689194

February 15, 1783

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, February 15, 1783 



* End of Revolutionary War

* King George III proclamation

* The cessation of hostilities




Certainly the prime--and very historic--content takes over one-third of the back page, headed: "By the KING, A PROCLAMATION Declaring the Cessation of Arms, as well by sea as land, Agreed Upon Between his Majesty's the most Christian King,... See More  

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647064

A Proclamation from the infamous "Queen" Margaret Nicholson...

Item #647064

January 19, 1787

PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISE, Philadelphia, Jan. 19, 1787  The ftpg. has a fascinating: "Proclamation - By the Queen Margaret" who was actually the infamous Margaret Nicholson, who the previous year attempted to assassinate King George III some months prior. She was ultimately determined to be inside and was committed to the asylum at Bedlam, England. She had claimed--a... See More  

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690427

Report from a letter datelined at Monterey, California, 1786...

Item #690427

May 19, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 19, 1787  Inside has a very rare, early account of a visit to California as part of a voyage to explore the Bering Sea (off Alaska) by Jean-François de Galaup de la Pérouse. It notes in part: "...following melancholy intelligence imparted by one of the companions of Mons. de la Peyrouse during the latter's voyage round the world; it is... See More  

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581074

The health of the King is of concern... Busy pirates...

Item #581074

December 11, 1788

THE MORNING CHRONICLE, AND LONDON ADVERTISER, England, December 11, 1788  The front page of this issue begins a lengthy report "Morning Chronicle, London, December 11, Parliamentary Intelligence, House of Commons, His Majesty's Illness - Important Constitutional Discussions". "the Chancellor of the Exchequer appearing at the Bar with the Report of the committee, 'appoin... See More  

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698986

Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...

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February 02, 1790

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790  



* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew



The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their end... See More  

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629941

Nice print of Dromoland Castle...

Item #629941
SUPPLEMENT FOR THE YEAR 1795 for Gentleman's Magazine, England. Within this supplement issue, which was published at the end of the year, are various articles concerning the United Kingdom & elsewhere. Perhaps the best content would be the two plates called for, one being a nice print of "Dromoland Castle" and the other showing the "Old Church at Paddington" and "T... See More  

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646941

The King pardons deserters...

Item #646941

November 29, 1796

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 29, 1796  Half of the ftpg. text is taken up with: "By the King, A PROCLAMATION For Pardoning such Deserters from His Majesty's Marine Forces as shall return into His Majesty's Service on or Before the 31st Day of December...".

Twelve pages, 7 3/4 by 11 3/4 inches, good condition.

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648711

Amazing Grace... Abolishing slavery (British) discusion...

Item #648711
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, January, 1807  Within this 90+ page issue is a report headed: "Proceedings In the First Session of the Third Parliament of the United Kingdom of Great Britain & Ireland, 1806", which begins: "Lord Grenville brought in a Bill for abolishing the Slave Trade, which was read the first time." This brief report was the init... See More  

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153038

Publisher with an interesting life...

Item #153038
 THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR, London, 1811  Published by Lewis Goldsmith, an Anglo-French publicist of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spend much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith returned to England in 1809 & was at first he arrested and imprisoned, but soon was... See More  

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698947

Publisher with an interesting life... Beware of warring against England...

Item #698947

June 30, 1811

 THE ANTIGALLICAN MONITOR & ANTI-CORSICAN CHRONICLE, London, June 30, 1811  Published by Lewis Goldsmith, of Portuguese-Jewish extraction. Previous to publishing this newspaper he spent much time in France acting as a "secret agent" to Napoleon, including efforts to kidnap King Louis XVIII. Goldsmith escaped to England in 1809 & by 1811 he founded this newspaper (subseq... See More  

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