Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated May 10, 1757, Feb. 1, 1763, Aug. 19, 1766, March 31, 1767, & June 18, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & some foxing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. Each measures abou... See More  

Ad for the Treaty of Utrecht printed on a silk handkerchief...

THE POST BOY, London, England, June 2, 1713  A handsome masthead which features two intricate engravings, one showing a post boy on horseback trumpeting the news.

The top of the back page has an advertisements for the printing of an abstract of the Treaty of Utrecht between Great Britain and France--printed on a silk handkerchief. A very unusual silk broadside.

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18th century runaway slave ad...

GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 7, 1798



* Rare 18th century American title

* Runaway Slave advertisement



Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements including one on the back page for a... See More  

On John Dickinson's famous Letters From A Farmer...

THE BOSTON CHRONICLE, Massachusetts, March 28, 1768  Inside has a report from Charleston which includes in part: "...Most of the French of New Orleans have left their habitations & settled on the east side of Lake Pontchartrain in West Florida, resolved since they cannot live under their own government, to put themselves under the crown of Great Britain rather than submit to be ruled... See More  

The death of George Washington...

COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Dec. 25 1799  Reports on the death of Washington remain among the more desired and scarce newspapers of the post-Revolutionary War era. Rarely have we been able to offer a first report. This is one. And with an early date, as some newspapers did not learn of Washington's death until close to, or in, January of 1800.

Page 3 has a report taking about two-thirds ... See More  

James Madison's comments on the Constitution... Titles for the officers of government... Votes for Washington...

THE MASSACHUSETTS CENTINEL, Boston, March 4, 1789  Over one-third of the front page is taken up with a great letter signed in type by: J. Madison, relating to the Constitution.. One paragraph begins: "The report which I have reason to believe is most injurious, charges me with being a strenuous advocate for the perfection of the Constitution as it stands, and an inflexible opponent to th... See More  

America after the Revolutoinary War, as it relates to England...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1783  Inside has more than a full page taken up with a letter concerning the situation in America after the Revolutionary War, as it relates to the British people (see for portions).

Another article is headed: "Half Pay to the Officers of Provincial Corps" which notes near the beginning: "...a proposition for half-pay to the officers of ... See More  

What to become of the Loyalists?

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 26, 1783  Page 2 has some reports concerning America noting in part: "...providing for the Loyalists, who had abandoned every thg for this country...informed...that Congress had not recommended the case of the Loyalists to the different States & that, frightened by the threats of the Rebels, these unfortunate people would be obliged for ever to qui... See More  

A plea to the Brsitish government for protection for the Loyalists...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 24, 1783  Half of page 3 is taken up with a terrific & very detailed petition to the King, send through Sir Guy Carleton, commander-in-chief of the British forces in America, and signed by the officers of the British regiments.

They petition for assistance from the British government for: "...grants of land...in some of his Majesty's American ... See More  

Loyalists are abandoned by their King...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 21, 1783  Page 3 has a report from the Quakers in the American colonies concerning the religious situation there.

Page 4 has over a full column with reports "From the New jersey Gazette--A Last Advice to the Tories and Refugees in New York" which begins: "Poor, unhappy, deluded, and infatuated people! Now after all  your vigorous exerti... See More  

Lengthy address on the abandonment of the Loyalists' interests...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 17, 1783  At the top of pg. 2 is a report concerning trouble with the Indians, with details.

Over a full page is taken up with: "An Appeal to the Justice of Parliament in Behalf of the American Loyalists". This is a very lengthy & detailed piece concerning how poorly the British government has been towards the Loyalists who remain in America,... See More  

Washington is notified of the signed Treaty of Peace... How the British are to leave New York...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 7, 1783  Page 2 has a report from "Head Quarters, New York" noting: "In order to save such unnecessary trouble, notice is hereby given that no persons whatsoever are to be admitted into the British lines without having first previously obtained passports...Any persons...without leave...otherwise they will be subject to very disagreeable conse... See More  

Washington proposes a settlement with his soldiers... Washington gives his retirement notice ...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 3, 1783  Page 2 has a report noting in part: "Between the American army and the Congress the greatest harmony exists. General Washington has presented a petition from the army, requesting that each soldier should have either a portion of land allotted him, full pay for five years, or half pay for life. So equitable a proposal was immediately concurred ... See More  

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 29, 1783  I find no American content worth noting.

Special request for Ethan Allen... Will the British leave New York?

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 24, 1783  Page 2 has a report on the difficulties in ironing out final details for the treaty of peace and the British leaving New York. Bits include: "Sir Guy Carleton has, in a very trying situation, maintained the dignity of the English name against the influence of all the concessions & perfidy in the provisional articles. Congress made a demand... See More  

Sorting out the details of peace... The Loyalists...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 22, 1783  Page 2 has a report concerning the situation of land in the South evacuated by the British Loyalists, and also: "...that the American Congress have positively refused to release the great numbers of English prisoners...until all demands are paid for their subsistence and other contingent expences."

Another report mentions: "...infor... See More  

The expenses of war...

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Tired of pirating... news from Charlestown...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 22, 1766  The front page has an article with the dateline "Newport, Rhode Island, October 6" which is from "a letter from Castle Brew, at Annamaboa, on the Coast of Africa...". It talks about the pirate infested areas along the coastline, but in particular the one ship "commanded by one Hide". "...These fellows neither murder, ... See More  

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 8, 1783  No content worth noting.

Sir Guy Carleton to remain commander-in-chief...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 26, 1783  Page 2 has a brief item: "Sir Guy Carleton is to continue Commander in Chief of the British forces in North America". Page 5 has most of a column headed: "American News" which has much on the federal finances & includes a letter from Mr. Robert Morris.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, nice condition.

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Celebrating General Greene & the recapture of the Southern colonies...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1783  Close to half of the front page is: "On the American Trade" being a letter signed "a merchant" as how to make it happen after the independence of America. Another ftpg. item mentions: "That Sir Guy Carleton had issued a Proclamation inviting those American who had quitted their houses at New York to return & repossess... See More  

Ben Franklin asks to resign...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, April 22, 1783  Page 3 has a brief item: "Dr. Franklin has written to Congress requesting permission to resign his public employment, 'the business being too weighty for his old shoulders'. Such was the Doctor's expression."

Page 7 is mostly taken up with: "American News" which talks of ships leaving the colonies, concerns of New Yorkers ... See More  

Beware of those who might subvert the American cause...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 19, 1783  Page 2 has over half a column headed: "American News" which is taken up with a great document from the Senate of Virginia, warning all to be careful not to be involved with those who might secretly try to promote the motives of England: "...to defeat the malice of those who are.., or may have been suspected to act as the emissaries... See More  

How to trade with the Americans...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 17, 1783  Page 6 has news from the House of Commons noting in part: "...Mr. Hussey wished that the Americans might be put on the footing of the most favoured nation, but still he thought that a duty ought to be laid on American oil; he believed hat the bill would not give satisfaction to the Americans who would look upon it as a snare insidiously to e... See More  

Congress to create a National Bank? Repaying the money owed to France... Indian troubles...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 15, 1783  Page 3 has an item noting: "Letters from Phila. advise that several conferences had been held by the French Envoy with some...members of Congress...to...obtaining a proper settlement of the mode of payment of those sums which America is indebted to France...".

Also that: "The establishment of a grand national Bank on a plan simila... See More