Independence will be a curse to the Americans...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 28, 1782  The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "Extract From a Printed Narrative of Lieutenant James Moody's Exertions and Sufferings in the Cause of Government in North America", a notable work.

Pages 2 & 3 contains a letter from New York with the latest information. Page 5 has more news from New York under the heading: "America"... See More  

Some terms of the peace treaty are announced...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 26, 1782  The back page has a very historic report presenting some of the terms of the peace treaty with a letter from Paris prefaced with: "While the Provisional articles are kept so profound a secret in London, the substance of them is well known & publicly talked of here: 'On the Part of Great Britain' That Great Britain irrevocably reco... See More  

Spain and the recognition of the independence of America...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 17, 1782  The back page has a report noting: "...a letter from a correspondent at Madrid...that the Grand Council of Spain had just published a manifesto in which they had solemnly protested against the independence of the American Colonies...The protest against the British Colonies being acknowledged an independent state, is said to be worded in the m... See More  

Will Loyalist merchants in Charleston be left in the lurch? Land in Canada for the Loyalists...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 26, 1782  Page 4 is entirely taken up with the petitions of various merchants in Charleston to General Leslie (military commander of British troops in the city) recalling a commercial agreement of two years prior, now suspect given the planned evacuation of the British from Charleston.

Page 6 includes: "In the Treaty of Peace now carrying on between G... See More  

Battle of Combahee River & death of Lt. Col. John Laurens...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 21, 1782  The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "American News" which includes a letter from General Nat. Greene and from Alex. Leslie. The Greene letter mentions: "...very unfortunate we have to lament the loss of so valuable & distinguished an officer as Lt. Colonel Laurens who was killed in the skirmish on the 27th..." which was the ... See More  

A memorial in London to Major John Andre, who conspired with Benedict Arnold...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 12, 1782  The top of page 7 has a: "Description of a Monument Erected in Westminster Abbey, for Major John Andre..." with further detail, including the inscription which includes: "...of the British forces in America, and employed in an important but hazardous enterprise, fell a sacrifice to his zeal for his King and Country..." and then... See More  

Carleton finds offering America independence irksome... Fate of the Loyalists...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE,, England, Nov. 5, 1782  Page 6 has a brief item noting: "Sir Guy Carleton has stated to government the numbers & situation of the Loyalists in such strong & striking colours; shewn so clearly the impolicy & inhumanity of abandoning them to the tyranny of Congress...".

The back page has an item: "When Sir Guy Carleton went out to America last, ... See More  

The Loyalists fear what their fate might be at the hands of newly independent America...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 26, 1782  One-third of page 7 and a bit of page 8 are taken up with: "American News", being: "The Humble Address & Petition of the Loyal Inhabitants & Refugees Within the British Lines at New York" to the King of England.

This is a great letter, for they note that: "...Mr. Grenville, invested with full powers to treat with ... See More  

The British evacuate Savannah, and so much more...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 22, 1782  The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "American Intelligence" relating to the British evacuation of Savannah, Georgia. It begins with a letter from General Green to the President of Congress noting: "I do myself the honour to transmit your Excellency a copy of General Wayne's letter giving an account of the evacuation of Savannah..... See More  

Reflecting upon the futility of the Revolutionary War...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 19, 1782  Page 2 has a bit which mentions the famed John Paul Jones: "...Letters from Portsmouth, in New Hampshire...mention that the America...would be ready to put to sea  in a few days. The command of this vessel has been given to the celebrated Paul Jones."

About half of page 4 is taken up with a list of "...extraordinary curiositie... See More  

Thoughts on a peace treaty & the independence of America...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 15, 1782  The entire front page and one-third of pg. 2 are taken up with a lengthy letter concerning the situation with America and the terms for a peace treaty, with much thought on independence.

 The opening statement sets the tone for this notable report: "Nothing can equal the surprise...a letter signed Guy Carleton, R. Digby dated New York..... See More  

Have peace terms been agreed to? Loyalists to fight on...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1782  Page 5 has: "A letter received yesterday from Paris says...that peace is or near being concluded between England and the Americans, not to the advantage of the Court of France & what gives some ground to suppose the report true, is, that Dr. Franklin has just received some dispatches from America, the contents of which he has kept a secre... See More  

How to agree to terms for peace... Independence is granted?

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 3, 1782  Page 2 has a letter from New York noting: "Every thing here seems to be at a stand. The army being in a state of inactivity & the inhabitants & loyalists of New York disappointed & dejected at the offers of Independence held out to the Americans..." and also: "...That Gen. Carleton as acquainted the Congress that the Brit... See More  

Working towards agreeable terms for peace...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 1, 1782  Page 3 has a short bit: "Mr. Oswald, who is lately appointed a Commissioner to treat of a peace & alliance with America, is the friend of Mr. Laurens, formerly President of the American Congress & almost his only visitor during that gentleman's confinement in the Tower."

Page 5 has am item noting: "...that on account of ... See More  

Loyalists are worried about the terms for peace...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 28, 1782  Pages 2 & 3 include: "Mr. Oswald...it is said, is appointed an additional commissioner to treat with the Thirteen United States of America. The late proposals offered to Congress by Sir Guy Carleton...have thrown the whole body of Loyalists in American & in England into the utmost consternation...." and: "...received by Sir... See More  

American government is broke... Huddy/Asgill Affair...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 26, 1782  Page 2 has news headed "America" mentions: "...lately sent to wheedle the Eastern provinces into a submission to the intolerable extractions of the Congress for the further support of their tyranny, are returned empty handed." Also a letter from New York: "People here in general talk much of peace...I fear it will be patc... See More  

Count De Grasse & his actions at Yorktown... Colonies disapprove of France's involvement...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 10, 1782  Most of page 4 is taken up with an: "Account of the Life & Military Service of the Count De Grasse" including his actions in support of the colonists during the closing months of the Revolutionary War. There is mention of the the capture of Yorktown, etc.

Page 5 has an account of an attempted mutiny on the ship Narcissus. Also: &qu... See More  

Concerns for the Loyalists left in America...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 29, 1782  Page 2 has a bit: "...letter from Georgia...Since the report prevails of the British forces evacuating every part of America, the Loyalists are thrown into great consternation, they know what the consequence will be if they are left to the mercy of the Congress; that their effects will be confiscated, their persons imprisoned, and perhaps put... See More  

Fanning & the Loyalists in North Carolina...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 22, 1782  The ftpg. has a letter from "Camp, Quarter House, South Carolina, 9thd July.' which has: "Ever since April we have remained in camp upon this ground, perfectly inactive. Green came down a few days ago with the greatest part of his army...and fired several shot...Sir Guy Carleton has made arrangements at New York for savings to the pu... See More  

Will New York and Charleston be evacuated?

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 20, 1782  Page 2 has mention that: "...the merchants trading to New York and Charlestown [Charleston]...whether either of these places were to be evacuated, that they might be able to judge whether it would be prudent to execute the orders now in town...".

Another item from New York mentions a presumed attack on British ships: "...by the combined for... See More  

New York Loyalists are nervous that the British will abandon them...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 15, 1782  Page 2 has a letter from New York noting: "The people here are in a great consternation on a rumour among us, that, the British forces are to evacuate this & every part of America, which has had such an effect on the Loyalists that some of them have already sent off their best effects to Barbadoes & Antigua...".

Another item from Paris n... See More  

Building a navy... No hopes for peace...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 8, 1782  The ftpg. has a report carrying over to pg. 2 concerning military action near Savannah, signed in type by: Anthony Wayne, Commanding in Georgia.

Nearly half of pg. 2 has more  content on latest events in the war & the situation with the Loyalists. Also a letter from Phila. mentions: "We now give up all hopes of a peace at present for... See More  

Loyalists justify the hanging of Capt. Huddy because of American cruelties...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 1, 1782  Almost all of pg. 4 is taken up with: "A Report to the Board of Loyalists, Respecting the Execution of Joshua Huddy...". This relates to the Huddy/Asgill Affair, concerning the cruel hanging of patriot Capt. Huddy by the British without charges or a trial, and the retaliation of Gen. Washington by ordering the hanging Capt. Asgill (he wou... See More  

Much on the controversial Capt. Huddy/Capt. Asgill Affair...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 30, 1782  The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "Letters from an American Farmer describing Certain Provincial Situations, Manners, and Customs not Generally Known...". An interesting & detailed account of the "culture" of the American people at that time.

Two-thirds of pg. 4 are taken up with an interesting letter signed "A Loyal... See More  

Reflections upon the military actions of the Revolutionary War...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 27, 1782   Page 4 has a portion of letter No. III of a continuing series: "A Brief Memorial Upon the American War..." which reflects upon the events of the Revolutionary War in nice detail, taking all of pg. 4 & over half of page 5.

More war news on pg. 6 including an item relating to the controversial Huddy/Asgill Affair, and also menti... See More