British Officers - Rev War
British Officers - Rev War
War in the South... Chart of killed & disabled...
Item #673245
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, September, 1781 Near the beginning is the "List of the Men Killed or Disabled in the War" which includes various columns, with mentions of Howe, Carleton, Gage, Saratoga, and more. Also: "Summary of Proceedings in the last Session of the Last Parliament" includes some discussion of the Revolutionary War.Also: "Concerning the Con... See More
Mention of Dr. Franklin...
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #671967
April 01, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 1, 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.
The front page includes an Act relating to detaining pers... See More
A Williamsburg, Viriginia report...
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #671965
February 21, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 21, 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.
The entire front page is taken up with ads. Page 2 has a nice letter... See More
Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #671586
December 08, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777 Certainly the most significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American cause. Some of the reporting includes: "...arrived in town express...we are sorry to say that Government have received the melancholy accounts that General Burgoyne and his army have been... See More
1782 military pay document...
Item #671550
February 18, 1782
A genuine Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated February 18, 1782. Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the State Of Connecticut. This document contains two signatures, and is written out for "Two Pounds".
Measures 6 1/2 by 4 inches and is in nice condition. A terrific item for display ... See More
A spy is hanged... Naval events... George Washington...
Item #671284
January 24, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 24, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* General George Washington & more
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead... See More
Revolutionary War... The "Tories" at Newport...
Item #671058
March 01, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 1, 1777
* Rare Revolutionary War title from America
The front page is entirely taken up with ads including one for the sale of a plantation in Berks County, Penna. All of page 2 & half of page 3 are taken up with: "The Trial of the Dutchess of Kingston".
Page 3 has a report concerning the war, including: "The Torie... See More
News from the Revolutionary War...
Item #670666
February 08, 1780
THE YORK COURANT, England, Feb. 8, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The front page has a few news items on the Revolutionary War: "...account that Sir Henry Clinton & Lord Cornwallis were about to embark, with 10,000 men...lying ready at Sandy Hook to take them on board for the southward...Several prizes taken from the American, lad... 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
Capture of Savannah by the British...
Item #670192
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, February, 1779 The highlight would be the historic letter from Lt. Colonel Campbell to Lord George Germaine dated from Savannah, January 16, 1779. The letter provides much details on battle events in that theater of the war and includes this capture of Savannah from General Robert Howe on December 29.Both plates called for are present, one of the rather infamo... See More
England to grant independence to America...
Item #670152
December 14, 1782
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England Dec. 14, 1782
* Independence for American Colonies
The back page has reports from America concerning the end of the Revolutionary War, bits noting: "...the last campaign in America, dwelling particularly on the loss of the army under Lord Cornwallis...that an offer of independence to America was the only means of procuring peace....declared himself... See More
1781 Military Pay Document...
Item #669937
December 26, 1781
A genuine Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut dated Dec. 1, 1781. Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the State Of Connecticut. This document contains two signatures, is dated December 26, 1781 and is written out for "Two Pounds" Measurement is approx. 4 by 6 inches. A few areas of light st... See More
Treaty with France...
Item #667888
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1779 This issue leads off with reports on the debates in Parliament, which include discussion on the Revolutionary War, including: "...the conduct of the army under the command of Gen. Howe; he seized the opportunity of painting in the blackest colours the ingratitude of the Americans; & concluded with exhorting the House to unanimity in p... See More
Closing items on the Revolutionary War...
Item #667838
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1783 * Closing events in the Revolutionary War
Eighteen pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the 3rd Session of the Present Parliament" which include discussion on concluding events with the war in America, including: "...With respect to America, parliament had left little for ministers to do in negociating a p... See More
Great issue on the Battle of Ticonderoga...
Item #667818
August 27, 1777
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, August 27, 1777
* Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
* American Revolutionary War
* General John Burgoyne victory
The front page has: "...a correct & authentic distribution of the British forces under the command of Sir William Howe, from an officer of distinction just arrived from New York." with a nice accounting of the troops (see phot... See More
Over 5 pages of reporting on the Revolutionary War...
Item #666940
April 01, 1780
THE TOWN & C0UNTRY MAGAZINE, London, April, 1780
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Inside has over 5 pages taken up with a detailed account of the Revolutionary War headed: "The Rise and Progress of the Present Unhappy War in America".
Continuing from the previous issue, this report begins: "Notwithstanding general Gate's behavi... See More
Revolutionary War in New Jersey...
Item #666896
June 10, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 10, 1777
* Great weath of reports on the Revolutionary War
* Orders from General George Washington
Page 2 contains an extract of: "A Letter from General Sir William Howe to Lord George Germain, dated at New York the 24th of April..." which includes: "...Lord Cornwallis, ever watchful to take advantage of the enemy's situation, sur... See More
Asserting the Americans had no cause to go to war...
Item #666878
March 01, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1777 A page 2 item notes: "...General Howe & our army were all well; that a party of Rebels had attempted to surprise Major Rogers in Fort Independence but had been repulsed...". Another page has a lengthy letter concerning the war in the colonies, including: "...war, at the very best, even when successful, is a sore visitation; a ma... See More
Congress rallies the troops...
Item #666873
January 16, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1777
* Benjamin Frankin, Ethan Allen & more
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Page 2 has a items concerning an officer at Boston addressing General Howe upon his retreat from the heights of Boston. And a short note from Ticonderoga, followed by a report from New York noting: "...General Howe has wrote for more troops...Whateve... 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
Detailing how supportive England has been to the colonies...
Item #664587
January 28, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 28, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead features an engraving of the Royal coa... See More
The Revolutionary War to end soon? Ben Franklin negotiating with the French...
Item #664535
June 21, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 21, 1777 Page 2 has an item concerning the Revolutionary War in America, with text including: "...that the congress had sent to Gen. Howe some proposals for a reconciliation, but such as they knew would not be accepted. It was supposed to be done to gain time. Gen Howe was...preparing to go on a secret expedition not to Philadelphia as it was thought;... See More
The treaty whereby Cornwallis surrendered to Washington, with great commentary in Parliament...
Item #664191
December 08, 1781
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 8, 1781
* Treaty of Peace
* Lord Cornwallis capitulation
* General George Washington
* Revolutionary War closing events
The front page has an: "Account of the number of British & German troops, and of ships of war, surrendered at Yorktown...".
But then the great document is on page 2 which prints the: "ARTICLES of CAPITULATI... 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
A Tory newspaper from the Revolutionary War...
Item #664179
February 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE PHILADELPHIA MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, February 14, 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.
The entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is for the printi... 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
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown... Full text of the Articles of Capitulation...
Item #663927
November 29, 1781
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 29, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* American Revolutionary War ending
* Historic item w/ Articles of Capitulation
This is a terrifically historic issue, reporting the surrender of Lord Cornwallis and his British army to Washington at Yorktown, Virginia, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.
The front page has a report which include... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #663074
December 01, 1781
THE NEWCASTLE CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 1, 1781
* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* Revolutionary War ending
* General Benedict Arnold
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.
Page 2 has a lett... See More
Wealth of fine Revolutionary War reports...
Item #662935
June 13, 1778
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, June 13, 1778 The ftpg. has a letter form General W. Howe to Lord George Germain datelined from Phila., May 11, 1778. A few bits include: "...honour to inform your Lordship of Sir Henry Clinton's arrival here...Since the earliest return of Spring a succession of detachments from hence has ranged the country for many miles this city & in the province ... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown: a first report...
Item #662725
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.
Although the formal le... 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
Burgoyne takes Ticonderoga: a day by day account…
Item #662486
August 25, 1777
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, Aug. 25, 1777
* Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
* American Revolutionary War
* General John Burgoyne victory
"Extraordinary" issues were printed when notable reports were received outside the normal publishing schedule, created to get the news to the public as quickly as possible.
This issue was printed to report the taking of Ticonderoga by Gen... 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
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
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
Battle of Bennington, and so much more...
Item #662286
January 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* Battle of Bennington & much more
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead... 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
General Howe proclamations in a Tory newspaper.....
Item #661835
November 19, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 19, 1777
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* General William Howe proclamations
This was a strongly Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British were in occupation. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the ... See More
The Benedict Arnold & Major Andre treason....
Item #661706
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1780
* Benedict Arnold defects
* Major John Andre treason
* Revolutionary War
Within the "Historical Chronicle" near the back of the issue is a portion which notes: "...These gentlemen were reply'd to by others in opposition, who in thee accumstom'd style execrated the American war & denounced vengeance
... See More
* Benedict Arnold defects
* Major John Andre treason
* Revolutionary War
Within the "Historical Chronicle" near the back of the issue is a portion which notes: "...These gentlemen were reply'd to by others in opposition, who in thee accumstom'd style execrated the American war & denounced vengeance
Howe's Proclamation... The trouble with war...
Item #661422
March 18, 1778
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE MARKET-DAY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 18, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
This was a strongly Tory newspaper which began in 1775 and closed shop in May of 1778 when the British evacuated Philadelphia. The first column of the front page has a "Proclamation" issued by General Howe that includes in par... 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
... See More
* 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
On General Gage in America...
Item #660294
November 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1782 Inside has an article: "Account of the Arrival of General Gage in America in the Year 1774, With the Proceedings of the Americans in Consequence of the Boston Port Bill Until the Appointment of a Congress".
Included is one of the two plates called for, a foldout (has wrinkles).
Complete in 48 pages, 5 1/4 by 8 1/4 inches, one defective... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #660214
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, December and the Appendix issue for the year 1781 * Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under "American Affairs". It is an "E... See More
Early report of Cornwallis' surrender at Yorktown...
Item #660210
November 01, 1781
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1781
* American Revolutionary War
* Early Cornwallis' surrender rpt.
* General Benedict Arnold
Certainly the most notable content is found near the back under the "Postscript", so noted as it contains recently-received news inserted in the issue just before being printed. It is dated November 27.
The report reads in part: "W... See More
Burning of Portsmouth and Norfolk by the British...
Item #660092
June 01, 1779
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1779
* re. burning of Norfolk & Portsmouth by the British
Near the back are over 3 pages of reports headed: "American Affairs" which includes a letter from General Clinton to George Germain dated at New York which relates to a letter from General Mathew to General Henry Clinton dated at Portsmouth, Virginia & accompanied by a lette... See More
Naval events in the Revolutionary War... Reference to the surrender at Saratoga...
Item #660037
January 01, 1778
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1778 Over 2 pages are taken up with a: "Dialogue Between an Englishman and an American Descendant from English Ancestors" (see for portions).
Over 2 pages near the back has: "American Affairs" which includes a report from Vice Admiral Lord Viscount Howe on the state of the navy in American waters, written from on board his shi... See More
Burgoyne fails to attack at Saratoga...
Item #660017
September 30, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Sept. 30, 1777 The front page has a report noting: "...firmly believed here that Gen. Arnold with 13,000 Provincials is arrived at Saratoga and that Gen. Burgoyne had laid 4 days within 3 miles of the American army but thought it hazardous to attack them." On October 7 Saratoga would fall to Generals Arnold, Gates, and others.
Page 2 has over a ha... See More
Two Proclamations by General Howe... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #660005
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1777 "American State Papers" has a Proclamation signed in type by: W. Howe, concerning soldiers who were pressured into leaving the King's allegiance, offering pardon if they return. Plus another Proclamation signed by Howe offering acres of land in America at the war's end to those who enlist for two years.
Near the back
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Near the back
Washington crosses the Delaware... Franklin vs. Howe...
Item #660004
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1777
* General George Washington
* Crosses - crossing the Delaware
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of
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* General George Washington
* Crosses - crossing the Delaware
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of
Gage arrives, Bostonians refuse to trade...
Item #659918
June 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, June, 1774 Articles include: "Some Observations on the Characters of the English in General, and the Lower People in Particular" "Thoughts on the Reformation" and so much more. Among "Review of New Publications" is: The Chains of Slavery" and; "A Speech Intended to have Been Spoken on the Bill for Altering the Charter of t... See More
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