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Some terms of the peace treaty are announced...
Item #673762
December 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 26, 1782
* Possible peace treaty ?
* American Independence ?
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 Par... See More
Carleton finds offering America independence irksome... Fate of the Loyalists...
Item #673751
November 05, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 5, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
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... See More
Thoughts on a peace treaty & the independence of America...
Item #673702
October 15, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 15, 1782
* Possible peace treaty ?
* American Independence ?
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 surpris... See More
Have peace terms been agreed to? Loyalists to fight on...
Item #673700
October 10, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 10, 1782
* Revolutionary War ending events
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, t... See More
Rare mention of John Paul Jones...
Item #673699
October 08, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 8, 1782 Page 3 has mention: "It is said to be the squadron under Paul Jones which sailed from Boston in August last, & not three French frigates, which surprised & plundered the forts in Hudson's Bay. After dismantling the forts & taking away ever moveable valuable, Jones left part of the troops on Digge's island...".
Eight p... See More
American government is broke... Huddy/Asgill Affair...
Item #673692
September 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 26, 1782
* American Revolutionary War
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 muc... See More
Peace with dishonor is not acceptable...
Item #673679
August 06, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 6, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has an interesting report which explains how the British soldiers fighting in America are paid.
Page 5 has news headed: "America" with datelines from Charleston and Annapolis mentioning in part: "...in an excursion he made to Amelia twp. last week fell in ... See More
Reflecting on Washington crossing the Delaware & the Battle of Trenton...
Item #673672
July 25, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 25, 1782 Page 2 has a report beginning: "So determined are the French to pursue their favorite plan of annihilating the British power in North America, & particularly to the capturing the British army in New York...to co-operate with General Washington towards the reduction of that important garrison...".
All of pg. 4 & a bit of pg. 5 ar... See More
Ben Franklin and John Jay in Paris...
Item #673670
July 23, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 23, 1782
* Revolutionary War era
* Benjamin Franklin & John Jay
* Treaty of Paris talks
Page 4 has letter No. III of: "A Brief Memorial Upon the American War...", which begins: "The Americans were the first in opening the campaign in 1777. Their army was collected toward the end of May at the camp at Middlebrook..." with a g... See More
Independence of America will destroy the marine power of England... A plan for capturing General Greene...
Item #673668
July 18, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 18, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has a letter noting: "...urging the Councils of the State to give up to French & Congressional ambition the independence of American, and with it our best resources of commerce, wealth, and naval strength...For the wise maxims...of that Court...are 'that the independenc... See More
An independent America, or a compromise with England?
Item #673660
June 13, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 13, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has a report noting in part: "...There remained at present only one thing to be done in order to restore unity & harmony to the empire, and that was to move for the independence of America, upon the same principle that the independence of Ireland was ac... See More
On Washington retiring from public life...
Item #673575
September 26, 1796
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Sept. 26, 1796 Page 3 has a nice report: "The Resignation of The President of the United States" which notes in part: "...is at length announced to us in form [was published in a Phila. newspaper on Sept. 17]...there is nothing we can say that will fully express the estimation in which his illustrious & important services a... See More
Nice George Washington issue...
Item #673465
July 30, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1794
* (2) President George Washington acts
The first column of the front page includes two Acts of Congress, each signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, making this a nice issue for display. This title was one of only very few which printed Presidential documents with a script-type signature.
Four pages, various foxing, quite irre... See More
News of the world from 1730...
Item #673451
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, June, 1730 * 18th century original publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurr... See More
The King makes appointments for America...
Item #673449
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, April, 1730 * 18th century original publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occur... See More
News of the world from 1730...
Item #673447
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, February, 1729-30 * Rare 18th century publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occ... See More
News of the world from 1730...
Item #673446
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, January, 1729-30 This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of King George II, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occurrences, Civil, Ecclesiastical, and Mi... See More
Uncommon title from 1702...
Item #673445
THE PRESENT STATE OF EUROPE OR THE HISTORICAL & POLITICAL MONTHLY MERCURY, London, England, December, 1702 * Rare early 18th century publication
This is an uncommon periodical published during the reign of Queen Anne, formatted something like a pamphlet but definitely a periodical, with the more extended title reading: "... Giving an Account of all the Publick and Private Occu... See More
Thomas Paine writes to George Washington...
Item #673433
June 01, 1797
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, England, June, 1797
* Thomas Paine and George Washington
Includes an interesting article: "Inconsistencies in Thomas Paine's Writings Pointed Out" which is a letter taking over a full page, beginning: "I should not have troubled you with any remarks upon a letter, which made its appearance some months ago, addressed to George Washington,... See More
Thomas Paine expelled from the National Convention of France...
Item #673374
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1794 * 18th century vindication of Free-Masonry
* Thomas Paine kicked out of the French National Convention
* 18th century print of Arundel Castle
The most noteworthy content is a lengthy article on: "Proceedings of the National Convention in France" which includes: "...Thomas Paine, with all the other foreigners, wa... See More
A family fends off two attacks by Indians...
Item #673366
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1792 Near the back is three-quarters of a page of news headed: "America" mostly taken up with a very detailed and exciting account of a family attacked by Indians, noting how the mother and children were able to fend off the invaders not once but twice. A few other bits as well.Included are all 3 plates called for, one of which shows bot... See More
The French Revolution...
Item #673364
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1790 Among the articles are: "The Importance, and the Neglect, of Veterinary Medicine"; a list of: "Eminent Physicians who have Been Regimental Surgeons". Near the back is much on an: "Accurate Statement of the Late Revolution in France" taking several pages.Included are 2 of the 3 plates called for which include a larg... See More
Famous "Unite Or Die" engraving in the masthead...
Item #673309
April 05, 1775
THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL; AND THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, April 5, 1775
* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of th
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* Benjamin Franklin's "Unite Or Die" cartoon
If there was one graphic which represented the spirit of the Revolutionary War it would have to be the ubiquitous segmented snake with the famous "Unite Or Die" caption. The engraving, a prominent device in the masthead of th
Hebrew customs...
Item #673293
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.
Near the back is the... See More
Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina... Cornwallis on the move...
Item #673253
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1781 * Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina
* General Daniel Morgan victory
* American Revolutionary War
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 h... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #673230
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 * Revolutionary War
* Cornwallis' surrender
* Gen. Benedict Arnold
* Battle of Groton Heights
Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which takes over an ent... See More
Settling on the Mississippi... Judaica content...
Item #673202
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1772 Among the articles are: "A Proposal for Abolishing Tythes...and furnishing every Parish throughout the Kingdom with an able Minister" "On the Present Appearance of the Planet Jupiter", an interesting & lengthy article: "J. P.'s Plans for a Settlement on the Mississippi Objected to" is very descriptive an... See More
The Eskimos described... Rochester Castle...
Item #673191
SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1772 * Rochester Castle at Kent, South East England print
This is the end of year "supplemental" issue to this famous title, containing on the front page the title with date, plus the list of the contents which includes: "Description...of the Esquimaux [Eskimo] Indians..." which is very descriptive of them and tak... See More
Discovery of perpetual motion...
Item #673189
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1772 Among the articles are: "Memoirs of the Life of Sir Henry Fynes" "Characteristics of Saxon and Norman Architecture" "Perpetual Motion Said to be Discovered" and other items. Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has the latest news reports of the day. Included is a report from Georgia concer... See More
Oglethorpe in Savannah... Converting Jews... Health in Boston...
Item #673181
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1736 An interesting article has: "A Remarkable Censure on the Present Translation of the Old Testament by Hugh Broughton, a Man so well Skill'd in the Hebrew that he Converted many Jews", with more.Much content on the American colonies including: "The Deplorable State of our Sugar Colonies". Under the "Historical Chro... See More
Newspaper edited by the famed Jonathan Swift...
Item #673012
June 19, 1713
THE EXAMINER, London, June 19, 1713
* Rare 18th century publication
This editorial-format newspaper was edited by the famed Jonathan Swift at this time (of Gulliver's Travels fame), It promoted a Tory perspective on British politics, at a time when Queen Anne had replaced Whig ministers with Tories.
Complete as a single sheet newspaper as was typical of the day, 7 1/2 by 13 inches... See More
Maryland ratifies the federal Constitution...
Item #672908
May 29, 1788
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, May 29, 1788
* United States Constitution
* Maryland Ratification
Of the 8 inside page columns nearly half of them are taken up with the announcement & celebration of the federal Constitution by Maryland. A report datelined from Annapolis has near the beginning: "....the day appointed by the honourable convention of th... See More
Tyburn, England in 1873... 'God's Tribunal' - off to the Executioner...
Item #672699
November 06, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 6, 1783 As stated in Wikipedia: "Tyburn was a village in... present-day London... For many centuries, the name Tyburn was synonymous with capital punishment, it having been the principal place for execution of London criminals and convicted traitors, including many religious martyrs. It was also known as 'God's Tribunal', in the 18th century.&qu... See More
Controversial case of Col. Isaac Haynes... British support of loyal subjects...
Item #672492
February 07, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 7, 1782 All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with: "Further Particulars of the Debate in the House of Lords...on the Duke of Richmond's Motion Respecting the Execution of Col. Haynes in America." This was a very controversial event in the Revolutionary War as Isaac Haynes was hanged by the British under controve... See More
Rare title with the original outer wrappers...
Item #672451
August 01, 1797
THE MONTHLY REVIEW ENLARGED, London, August, 1797 This very uncommon title still has the blue/green outer wrappers. These wrappers are in remarkably nice condition as more typically they are quite worn.
The front wrapper includes the title/index page. Among the articles are: "Fair Statement of Grievances in the Navy" "Narrative of the Proceedings of Sir Jervis's Fleet&quo... See More
Nice plate of Windsor Palace...
Item #672421
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1765 A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.One of the features is the very nice full page plate of: "A View of the Royal Palace at Windsor" so closely connected to the Royal Family today. It is acc... See More
Indian depredations... Message signed by John Hancock...
Item #672413
November 17, 1792
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 17, 1792 On the front page under "Indian Depredations" is a full column report about the depredations "South of the Ohio".
Page 2 has a report stating that work was started on the canal between the Susquehanna and Schuylkill rivers "...on the crown level of the middle ground, between the Tulpehocken and Quintapahilla: And that the ca... See More
Building lot for sale in the new federal capital...
Item #672412
August 11, 1791
DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, August 11, 1791
* Washington D.C. land sale
* Early U.S. government
The front page has a nice ad datelined at "George-Town",= concerning the sale of a "...Number of Lots in the Federal City...". Mentions that the President of the United States approved the "...Sites for the Public Buildings pursuan... See More
Hebrew customs...
Item #672387
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.
Near the back is the... See More
With American content...
Item #672375
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1750 Among the articles within: "Whence Differences in the same Climate--Sea Lions" includes two illustrations of sea lions. Another article is titled: "Of the Crocodile" followed by: "Flourishing Settlement in Nova Scotia--Plants There" which is accompanied by a full page plate of various plants: &qu
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Map of Germany... The Mississippi River...
Item #672359
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1761 * Nice foldout map of Germany and vicinity
* Concerning the French & Indian War
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 par... See More
Report from the Churchill River in Canada...
Item #672277
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, March, 1743 One of the articles is titled: "Of the Effects of Cold at Pr. of Wales' in Churchill River in Hudson's Bay..." which is present-day Canada. This article takes over a full page.
Among the other articles in this issue are: "No Writers for the Ministry" and "Reasons for a Steady Opposition". N
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Among the other articles in this issue are: "No Writers for the Ministry" and "Reasons for a Steady Opposition". N
Criticizing Burgoyne for his failure in America...
Item #672229
October 02, 1779
THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, Oct. 2, 1779
* American Revolutionary War
* Gen. John Burgoyne failures
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 S... See More
From Charleston, with Oglethorpe mention...
Item #671802
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1740 Among the articles noted in the table of contents are: "Remarks on the Woolen Trade" "Article of the Treaty of Utrecht Relating thereto" "The State of the Press & Hardships of Printers" "Debates in the Senate of Great Lilliput Continued" "His Majesty's Speech equal to a Message"&nbs... See More
Book by Ben Franklin reviewed... Fort Stanwix...
Item #671801
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 * Ben Franklin's book is reviewed (brief)
* Fort Stanwix report
* Captain Cook's ships observed?
Near the back is a review of a book titled: "Political, Miscellaneous, & Philosophical Pieces, Written by Benjamin Franklin...".
Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention that: "...Fo... See More
Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod experiment...
Item #671792
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752
* Benjamin Franklin
* Electricity experiments
* Lightning rod
Inside has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works. E
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* Benjamin Franklin
* Electricity experiments
* Lightning rod
Inside has an extremely significant article titled: "A Cut and Description of a Machine, easily constructed, for making the Experiment by which Franklin's new Theory of Thunder is demonstrated" with descriptive text showing how this experiment works. E
Conflicts on how to empower a federal Congress... Building factories in Asia?
Item #671781
April 27, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 27, 1784 Page 3 has an item noting: "The government in America is far from being completely settled, as there is a difference in sentiment what power to lodge in the Congress; and addition to the present being thought absolutely necessary, but the jealousy of the norther states will not let the comply with the desire of the southern ones...Sever... See More
Newly formed America flexing its trade muscles with England...
Item #671779
March 23, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 23, 1784 Page 3 has a report headed: "America - From the New York Royal Gazette" which was loyal to the British during the Revolutionary War. It notes in part: "...Assembly of New Jersey...Resolved unanimously, that the United States in Congress assembled, ought to be vested with the exclusive power of regulating trade & commerce t... See More
Fear that the new government in America will fail...
Item #671777
February 13, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784
* United States government to fail ?
* Post-Revolutionary War events
Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am really afraid that this country will experience some dreadful political convulsion before this desirable establishmen... See More
1798 Engraving of a porcupine in the masthead...
Item #671759
March 29, 1798
PORCUPINE'S GAZETTE, Philadelphia, March 29, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* 3 runaway slaves advertisements
The masthead features an engraving of a porcupine. The entire front page is taken up with ads. The front page has a runaway slave ad under: "Ten Dollars reward" Two more appear on the back page. (see) News of the day and other advertisements.
Four pages... See More
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