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692439

Very early newsbook from the English Civil War... The capture of Reading...

Item #692439

April 30, 1643

MERCURIUS AULICUS, Communicating the Intelligence and affaires of the Court, to the rest of the Kingdome. (Oxford), The seventeenth Weeke, (April 23-30, 1643).

This is a very early newsbook, predecessors of today's newspapers being somewhat of a transitional publication between pamphlets & newspapers, but defined specifically as periodicals by having a set period of issuance, being consec... See More  

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679626

The Great Plague of London, reported in a period newspaper...

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August 09, 1666

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, August 9, 1666  Not only is this a very early issue of the oldest continually published English language newspaper in the world (it started in 1665) but the bottom of the back page has an account of the week's death toll from the Great Plague which was ravaging much of Europe at that time. It reads: "The Account of this Weeks bill runs thus. The Total 336... See More  

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705054

Judaica mention...

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December 18, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679  The front page has a very  lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More  

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705338

Judaica mention...

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December 18, 1679

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 18, 1679  The front page has a very  lengthy report from "Tangier" concerning a military operation, mentioning in part: "...retreat of our men in Ann and Monmouth Forts would have been cut off, if his Excellency had not presently sent them orders to abandon them...The 13th, 14th and 15th the enemy began to be more quiet, as if they had tho... See More  

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699497

By America's first newspaper publisher...

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January 28, 1680

THE PROTESTANT (DOMESTICK) INTELLIGENCE, OR NEWS BOTH FROM CITY AND COUNTRY, London, England, Jan. 28, 1680  Here is a rare opportunity to purchase a newspaper by Benjamin Harris. Harris was the first newspaper publisher in the colonies, having published "Public Occurrences Both Forreign & Domestick" in Boston in 1690. It lasted for only one issue, and to this day only one issue... See More  

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705335

17th century woman publisher...

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January 14, 1681

THE OBSERVATOR, London, Jan. 14, 1681 This is a handsome dialogue newspaper founded by Sir Roger L'Estrange, a Tory pamphleteer, as a vehicle for attacking dissenters and Whigs. Done in a dialogue format, between Whig & Tory. This early single sheet newspaper has the old style type making it great for framing, but the most intriguing aspect of this issue is that the imprint at the bottom o... See More  

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705226

Indicted for involvement in the Rye House Plot...

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January 18, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 18, 1685 (1686 by today's calendar)  The back page has a report from Westminster noting in part: "This day Henry Lord Delamere was brought to his tryal...upon an indictment of High reason for conspiring to raise a rebellion against His Majesty, of which he was acquitted by his peers. And it manifestly appearing upon the tryal; that Thomas Saxon, who ... See More  

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689360

Executed for involvement in the Rye Houses Plot... West Indies clear of pirates...

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November 02, 1685

THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 2, 1685   The back page has a report noting: "This day Richard Nelthorp and John Ayloff were executed, the first before Grays-Inn, and the latter before the Temple Gate."

John Ayloffe was an English lawyer, political activist, and satirist, described as "one of the most consistently committed radicals of the century". According ... See More  

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705336

Very first of the advice column newspapers...

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February 13, 1692

THE ATHENIAN MERCURY, London, Feb. 13, 1692  This was the very first of the "agony aunt" newspapers, a newspaper providing personal advice to its readers.

In creating this format of responding to questions from readers, the publisher, John Dunton, did so as a result of feeling guilty for cheating on his wife. He thought that people like himself might appreciate confiding in a stran... See More  

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696600

Pamphlet printed in 1707...

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January 02, 1707

London pamphlet from 1707. The full title page notes in part: "A SERMON Preach'd before KING WILLIAM at Kensington, January 1701" with more, the second edition, London, 1707.

Complete in 16 numbered pages, 4 1/4 by 6 1/2 inches, very nice condition.

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685317

Death of the governor of Massachusetts Bay... An encounter with pirates...

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June 25, 1720

THE WEEKLY JOURNAL OR SATURDAY'S POST, London, June 25, 1720  This title has one of the more beautiful & intricately engraved mastheads to be had, and is a nice display issue as such.

Various news reports of the day, mostly from England but items from other parts of Europe as well.

Page 4 begins with: "From Portsmouth in New Hampshire they tell us that a brigantine arrived ther... See More  

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705255

Hebrew customs...

Item #705255
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1739  One of the articles is headed: "Continuation of the Dissertation begun in our Last Whether the Hebrews Borrow'd any Customs from the Heathens" which takes over 1 1/2 pages.

Another article has the: "Manifesto of the Catholick Majesty..."concerning a payment to the South Sea Tea Company.

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673423

The first successful magazine in the country...

Item #673423

April 09, 1743

THE CHRISTIAN HISTORY, Boston,  April 9, 1743  This was the very first successful magazine in America, preceded by just a few magazines which lasted but a couple of issues--one of which was by Ben Franklin. Even this title lasted but a few short years.

As the subtitle reads: "Containing Accounts of the Propagation & Revival of Religion in Great Britain & America", thi... See More  

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705256

Finding a Northwest Passage... Protecting the Carolinas...

Item #705256
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1745  Over 1 1/2 pages are taken up with: "The case of Carolina Consider'd, with Regard to its Danger of being Invaded, for want of Regular Forces...". This is a great article on the defense of the colonies. Three-quarters of a page are taken up with: "A List of Privateers".

Among other articles are: "Speech on the R... See More  

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705247

A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."

Item #705247
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750  Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.

There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More  

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705248

A conversion of a Jew... "Of a small Venomous Serpent..."

Item #705248
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1750  Over a page is taken up with: "Of a small Venomous Serpent...." which includes on page 2 a print of it. Another article is: "An Account of the Conversion of Daniel Tnangam Alexander, an Eminent Jew" to the Protestant religion.

There is a continued article on: "Lewis XIV Greatest of Monarchs" by M. de Voltair... See More  

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705366

Uncommon 18th century newspaper by Samuel Johnson...

Item #705366

June 01, 1751

THE RAMBLER, London, June 1, 1751  An uncommon periodical done by the Samuel Johnson. Johnson was one of the most important English writers of the eighteenth century. It's long been traditional to refer to the second half of the eighteenth century as "the age of Johnson".

While working on the dictionary, for which he is perhaps most famous, he published a series of periodical e... See More  

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705365

A short-lived, 18th century title...

Item #705365

April 28, 1753

THE ADVENTURER, London, England, April 28, 1753  An uncommon essay-format bi-weekly newspaper addressed specifically to men, containing six pages & lasting only for 17 months from 1752 to 1753. It was the continuation of Johnson's "The Rambler", a newspaper written in "elevated prose" with the subject matter primarily being morality, literature, society, politics, ... See More  

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700399

Not held by any American institution...

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February 25, 1758

PUE'S OCCURRENCES, Dublin, Ireland, Feb. 25, 1758  An early Irish newspaper with pages 1 and 2 having various news reports while most of the balance of the issue is taken up with ads & notices.

This title is not held by any American institution.

Four pages, 10 1/2 by 16 3/4 inches, never-trimmed margins, archival strengthening at the blank spine, minor damp staining near the margins... See More  

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693717

Jonathan Swift on taxing newspapers...

Item #693717

March 25, 1758

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 25, 1758  Over half of page 4 is taken up with an article by the famed Jonathan Swift, titled: "The Secret Reasons for First Laying a Duty Upon Newspapers" which was taken from his book "History of the Last Four Years of the Queen" published in this year of 1758.

Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.

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694048

Building Fort Stanwix...

Item #694048

March 01, 1759

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1759  Page 6 has an: "Extract of a Letter from an Officer in Col. Frazer's Regiment, dated at the Camp by Fort Stanwix".

The report notes in part: "After the reduction of Louisbourg, five of the regiments... came under the command of General Amherst to Boston...met with orders from General Abercrombie to march for Albany...Our regime... See More  

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693563

Cherokees have surrendered... Marriage of the New Hampshire governor...

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May 31, 1760

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 31, 1760  The front page has two small bits: "...letters from Charles Town, South Carolina...we learn that the Cherokee Indians had laid down their arms & were gone home." Also: "...from Portsmouth in New Hampshire that...his Excellency 'Governor Wentworth was married there to Miss Hilton...".

Page 6 has a report headed: &qu... See More  

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705250

Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...

Item #705250
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761  An article: "Thoughts on the Present Posture of Affairs" includes some discussion concerning America, and includes: "...Hence it is evident that as North America was the bone of contention, Great Britain must not be induced to part with any of her conquests on that continent; because that would be a means to renew the war...&... See More  

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696161

Relating to the French & Indian War...

Item #696161

March 07, 1761

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 7, 1761  The front page begins with reports headed: "America" with a Boston dateline reporting on a naval battle between the French & British during a bad storm, mentioning: "...the last broadside they gave the Frenchman, most of the shot went between wind and water, which sunk them downright...strove all they could to save the few reign... See More  

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695167

France is in a state of ruin...

Item #695167

September 16, 1762

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 16, 1762  Page 4 has nearly a full column letter concerning the situation in the French & Indian War, beginning: "Is not France reduced to the lowest ebb of riches and power? Are not her fleets almost totally destroyed, and her marine in a state of weakness & disorder...Are not her finances exhausted, her commerce ruined..." and more on t... See More  

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693363

Early Jamaica...

Item #693363

March 12, 1763

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 12, 1763  Page 5 has half a column of reports from Jamaica under the heading: "America" with various naval & shipping reports.

Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 inches, a bit of front page fold foxing, nice condition.

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699482

Non-importation until the Revenue Acts are repealed...

Item #699482

December 04, 1769

THE NORTHAMPTON MERCURY, England, Dec. 4, 1769  Pages 2 & 3 have reports relating to events leading to the Revolutionary War, including in part: "...next session of Parliament...will certainly open with the Repeal of the American Revenue Acts..." and several reports headed: "America" which notes in part that the non-importation agreeing by the Americans: "...to wi... See More  

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703422

The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...

Item #703422

April 24, 1770

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770  This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a catalyst for action which would result in the Rev... See More  

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693206

British troops return from service in Florida...

Item #693206

June 16, 1772

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 16, 1772  Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline which reports on a ship: "...had on board three companies of the Royal Irish Regiment of foot in the Spanish service...was one of several transports ordered to carry back the troops sent to Spanish America on the apprehension of a rupture between Great Britain and Spai... See More  

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704974

Great map of the western hemisphere...

Item #704974
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1773  Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the nice foldout map that accompanies the lengthy article: "Epitome of Lieut. Cooke's Voyage Round the World", showing most of North America, all of South America down to Cape Horn, and even portions of West Africa, Spain, France & England. Notice the shape of Florida & Cal... See More  

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677678

Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"...

Item #677678
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775  The first five pages contain a lengthy report on: "...address to his Majesty respecting the Situation of Affairs in America" which includes: "...The army might proceed to hostilities, it might be defeated, the Americans might prevail, we might be for ever stripped of the sovereignty of that country..." with so much more.

Ther... See More  

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700583

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

Item #700583

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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687211

British reaction to Washington being named commander-in-chief...

Item #687211

October 18, 1775

THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 18, 1775  The front page begins with a nice item from London concerning George Washington: "General Washington, who was lately appointed Generalissimo over the Provincials, has refused any salary, and is to attend to the hazardous and arduous duty allotted him from principle only. A most noble example & worthy of imitation in Great Britain, pa... See More  

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703272

Terrific account of the British evacuating Boston... Fate of Ethan Allen...

Item #703272

March 21, 1776

THE NEW ENGLAND CHRONICLE OR THE ESSEX GAZETTE, Cambridge, March 21, 1776  It would be difficult to find a better newspaper to report the historic evacuation of Boston by the British in 1776 than this issue.

Printed across the Charles River from Boston, page 3 has a nice account of the British leaving town. Datelined the same day, the report begins: "Last Sabbath the British army in Bos... See More  

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703376

The British review Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”…

Item #703376

May 30, 1776

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 30, 1776  A terrific issue as almost the entirety of page 5 is taken up with a report headed: "COMMON SENSE: Address to the Inhabitants of AMERICA on several Interesting Subjects. October, Price 1s, 6d". There is a prefacing not reading: "This Tract was originally published at Philadelphia and is just reprinted and published here. The writer of th... See More  

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704264

A skirmish in South Carolina...

Item #704264

October 03, 1776

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Oct. 3, 1776  Any newspaper dated 1776 is quite desirable, but even more so issues printed in Philadelphia.

Page 2 has a report which includes: "There is not a maritime nation in Europe but which privately carries on a trade with the British colonies of North America, France & Spain in particular, who have the best opportunity for it; wit... See More  

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703273

The Howe's offer pardon to those who return their allegiance to the King...

Item #703273

December 19, 1776

THE CONTINENTAL JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Boston, Dec. 19, 1776  Taking close to half of the front page is a notable: "PROCLAMATION" by Richard Viscount Howe and William Howe.

Keeping in mind that Washington had just abandoned New York with the British taking control, within this Proclamation they noted previous grants of a free and general pardon if colonists again paid all... See More  

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659941

Peace with America is wanted, but cannot happen...

Item #659941

July 19, 1777

THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 19, 1777  The front page has a report on the war events near Canada, Ticonderoga, and Lakes Chaplain and George, as shown in the photos.

The back page has: "Further Observations on the State of Affairs & the Conduct of the Minsters", much relating to America. It begins: "The public papers not only continue suggesting to the nation the... See More  

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705290

Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

Item #705290

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  

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703441

Much fine war-related content...

Item #703441

November 28, 1778

THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Nov. 28, 1778  Page 2 has a report noting in part: "...that General Clinton being advised of a body of Washington's troops reining in the Jerseys, consisting of horse, called ably Washington's Regiment...body of infantry in pursuit of them...surprised and defeated them and took 107 prisoners, etc. The Sir Henry Clinton had wrote a ... See More  

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685904

Concerning the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...

Item #685904
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE London, December, 1778  The first article, taking fully six pages, is debate on the: "...motion for the Instructions to Gen. Burgoyne..." , obviously relating to his defeat at Saratoga, with some reports including: "...convinced that the gallant Burgoyne had done all that man could do...Many of the Provincials whom Gen. Burgoyne thought well-affecte... See More  

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701128

Discussions on the war with America... Letter from Richard Henry Lee...

Item #701128

February 11, 1779

THE INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Feb. 11, 1779  A very handsome issue as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand and a scroll with 'Independence' in the other, with the words 'Appeal To Heaven" above him.

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705295

Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...

Item #705295

October 02, 1779

THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779  Almost the entire front page is taken up with a letter: "To Lieutenant-General Burgoyne" taken from a London newspaper and reprinted here.

Not surprisingly, the theme is critical of Burgoyne, who is best remembered as the commanding general at Saratoga who gave up that strategic post to American General Gates... See More  

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701386

Supplies for the Revolutionary War...

Item #701386

April 21, 1780

A nicely handwritten document reading: "Sir, Pay Mansfield Committee of Supplies twenty seven pounds and charge the State Pay Table Office. April 21st, 1780" with signatures of the Committee.

Nice condition with several folds, 6 by 7 1/2 inches. A great Revolutionary War document for display.

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701188

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

Item #701188

May 16, 1780

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1780  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 proposition for the relief & protection of his Majesty's colonial suffering subjects...&quo... See More  

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705245

Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina... Cornwallis on the move...

Item #705245
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1781  Inside has commentary on a recent publication titled: "Monody on Major Andre" which notes in part: "This mournful & interesting Eulogium, consecrated to the memory of Major Andre, with the zeal of a religious enthusiast to his murdered Saint...acquaints us also with many particulars before unknown, of the genius & character... See More  

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658843

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

Item #658843

February 26, 1782

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 26, 1782  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 Cape Charles the 24th, when we had the mortification to hear that Lord Cornwallis had propos... See More  

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703516

On the independence of America...

Item #703516

June 20, 1782

THE SALEM GAZETTE, Massachusetts, June 20, 1782  The front page begins with a letter from the King of France to Count de Rochambeau concerning hopes for peace and events at the close of the Revolutionary War. Also a front page item: "Seasonable Thoughts" noting in part: "The conduct of the British Parliament in offering peace to America upon the terms of reconciliation, wants a... See More  

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700821

Soldiers evacuating New York... Southern colonies are now free of the British...

Item #700821

April 24, 1783

THE GENERAL EVENING POST, London, April 24, 1783  The front page has half a column headed: "America" with various reports, including one of a fight between French sailors & inhabitants in Philadelphia: "...owing to the insolence of the French, which has at length become intolerable...The French have rendered themselves so unpopular that they dare not walk the streets...&quo... See More  

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673967

News received of the ratification of the peace treaty...

Item #673967

May 15, 1783

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1783  The back page has half a column with news from America including: "...Sir Guy Carleton received the dispatches from government containing an account of the ratification of the preliminary articles of peace...and he instantly sent Captain Renuet...containing official copies of the preliminary articles, and also of the proclamation declaring the... See More  

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