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
Review of a book on the Revolutionary War...
Item #660208
September 01, 1781
LONDON MAGAZINE, England, September, 1781 Under Review Of Books" is one for: "The Revolution of America", which begins: "A narrative of the origin and progress of the rupture between Great Britain and her colonies, written with extreme partiality to the colonists, condemning in every point of view the conduct of the British government & justifying France and Spa... See More
Huddy-Asgill Affair: Washington directed to set Capt. Asgill free...
Item #660152
December 10, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Dec. 10, 1782 A very handsome issue with ornate lettering in the masthead makes is nice for display.
The prime content is the page 2 reporting on the Huddy-Asgill Affair. Website have full details, but in brief Capt. Huddy, an American officer, was hanged by the British in reprisal for the killing of a Loyalist. Washington ... See More
Battle of Stony Point...
Item #660108
November 01, 1779
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, November, 1779 Listed under "Review of New Publications" is: "A Letter from Lt. Gen. Burgoyne to his Constituents; Upon his Late Resignation; with the Correspondences Between the Secretaries at War & Him, Relative to his Return to America" which takes 1 1/2 pages with much on the situation in America.
Near the back is much reporting unde... See More
John Paul Jones defeats the Serapis...Battle of Stono Ferry...
Item #660096
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1779 Included is a terrific & detailed letter reporting the famous battle involving John Paul Jones and his ship the Bonhomme Richard, prefaced with: "A Letter from Capt. Pearson of His Majesty's ship Serapis..." datelined Oct. 6, 1779 with the letter taking nearly two pages and containing a great amount of detail on this battle. One ... See More
Washington cannot be dislodged...
Item #660094
August 01, 1779
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1779
* General George Washington
* American Revolutionary War
Near the back is a full page headed: "American Affairs" which includes a letter from Vice Admiral Peter Parker on events at Jamaica.
Also a report noting: "...The American fort commanded by General McDougal was so strong, being situated in a mountainous & almost inaccessib... 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
Ben Franklin on learning to swim...
Item #660024
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1779 Inside has nearly two pages on: "Useful Hints For Learning To Swim, In a Letter to a Friend, by Benj. Franklin, L.L.D. F.R.S."Also within: "On the Fatal Effects of Revenge" and: "On Female Conduct" & so much more. Near the back are news reports of the day but I see no war-related content.
Complete in 48 pages, 5... See More
Both plates are present...
Item #660013
October 01, 1777
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1777 Perhaps the most interesting feature of this issue is the nice and intricately engraving print of the skyline of London on the title/contents page.
Among the articles noted are: "Historical Anecdotes" "The History of Nancy Pelham" "Detached Thoughts by a Young Lady" "Account of The Quaker, a New Musical Piece&quo... 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
... See More
Near the back
Letter signed by G. Washington... England's frivolous advantages...
Item #659998
September 23, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Sept. 23, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The front page has a few news items from the war in America, including: "...from Philadelphia we have an account that the Provincials have strongly secured the environs of that city...that the taking of Phila. is as impossible this year to our army as the taking of Pekin.... See More
Four signed letters from Washington, one from Benedict Arnold, and so much more...
Item #659995
September 16, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Sept. 16, 1777 A great issue for American content as the entirety of page 2 is taken up with: "Authentic Intelligence from America".
Most of the content can be seen in the photos as too much to detail here, but a few comments regarding events at Lake George; mention that: "...300 Tories belonging to General Delancy's brigade at Fort Indep... See More
More on the American situation...
Item #659983
December 02, 1775
APPENDIX TO THE LONDON MAGAZINE, MDCCLXXV (1775), England. This is the supplemental issue of 30 pages done at the end of the year with a carryover of reports including "Debates Of A Political Society" which essentially is discussion in Parliament. This takes half of the issue and much of it relates to the situation in America and debates: "On the American Restraining Bill"... See More
Much on the hated Massachusetts Government Act, one of the Intolerable Acts...
Item #659976
March 01, 1775
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, March, 1775 Terrific American content including: "An Abstract of the Bill for the Better Regulating the Government of the Province of Massachusetts Bay in North America" which takes nearly 2 pages. This is followed by the: "Lords Protest Against the Above Bill" which is nearly 3 pages.
This was the "Massachusetts Government Act", o... See More
Americans successful in capturing British ships at Sag Harbor, New York...
Item #659959
August 14, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, August 14, 1777 Half of the back page is taken up with: "Advices from America" which includes a note from General Washington that: "...from General Parsons, of the destruction of 112 of the enemy's vessels at Sagg Harbour upon the East end of Long Island...". What followed this note is the quite lengthy & very detailed report sign... See More
Congress responds heatedly to the King declaring the colonies in rebellion...
Item #659955
January 01, 1776
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, January, 1776 Nine pages are taken up with: "Parliamentary History" from the previous month which includes considerable discussion of the Revolutionary War including mention of Bunker Hill, etc. A few excerpts are shown in the photos.
Of special note is a full printing of the heated response of Continental Congress to the King declaring the colonies t... See More
American independence acknowledged by France...
Item #659945
July 29, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 29, 1777 The ftpg. has mention from New York: "...that our grand army is retiring from the Jerseys...".
Page 2 begins with: "American Commerce Claimed, and American Independence Acknowledged." being a letter from Versailles in both French and English.
Page 3 has a few items from the war (see photos), as does the back page.
Four pa... See More
On the Quebec Act, and taking America...
Item #659923
October 01, 1774
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, October, 1774
* Quebec Act - Intolerable Acts
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
Within the issue is a letter: 'Observations on the Quebec Act" which was one of the hated Coercive Acts.
Over a full page is headed: "On The American Measures" which includes: "...Had the taxing of America, when first proposed, & the measures ... See More
Howe offers free land in the colonies for those who enlist...
Item #659895
June 07, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 7, 1777 The front page has some news from America concerning the war, bits including: "...General Howe...preparing to embark...to go up Chesapeak Bay...another detachment...and the 3000 Americans called Loyalists, or Tories, under the command of Governor Tryon, into the province of Connecticut to destroy some magazines...skirmish had happened in Je... See More
Great accounts of the war in New Jersey & elsewhere... Washington named Lord Protector...
Item #659726
March 18, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING-POST, England, March 18, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Pages 3 and 4 contains much news concerning the war in America including: "...We are in daily expectation of a visit from 7000 New England forces on their march to this place...that General Howe had drawn all the forces off Long Island to New York to protect that ci... See More
Latest news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #659540
January 07, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Jan. 7, 1777 The front page has a report beginning: "...from New York...that very strong lines of circumvallation are thrown up about Philadelphia...and that the river Delaware had been rendered impassable...and booms and chains placed at the Narrows...that General Washington had unexpectedly thrown himself into such a situation between that place and P... See More
Britons critical of the war in America...
Item #659538
January 02, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Jan. 2, 1777 Pages 3 and 4 have two lengthy, editorial-style letters reflecting on the Revolutionary War, most thoughts being critical of England's management of it.
The first begins: "The Americans, justly incensed at our unworthy & ungenerous treatment of them, have at length thrown off the yoke, and dissolving our authority over ... See More
End the war in America!
Item #659236
November 11, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 11, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The back page begins with a letter: "To the Merchants, Manufacturers, & Others Affected by the American War" which is a plea to end the war. It contains: "To petition our superiors for redress, or to reason with them is in vain. They are only to be influenced by... See More
On the charges against General Burgoyne... British brutality in New Jersey...
Item #659233
November 09, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Nov. 9, 1779 Over half of page 2 is taken u with correspondences between the British Secretary of War and General Burgoyne concerning the charges against the latter: "...that your not returning to America and joining the troops, prisoners under the convention of Saratoga, is considered as a neglect of duty and disobedience of orders...".
The back ... See More
Terrific account of the Bon Homme Richard vs. the Serapis: John Paul Jones' historic victory...
Item #659218
October 14, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Oct. 14, 1779 Certainly the prime and most historic content in this issue is the terrific page 1 and 2 report concerning the famous naval battle of the Bonhomme Richard vs. the Serapis "starring" John Paul Jones.
The report is primarily a lengthy & very detailed letter--taking over one-quarter of the front page & concluding on page 2--sign... See More
Battle of Stono Ferry, John Paul Jones & his celebrated naval victory, plus more on John Paul Jones...
Item #659189
October 02, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Oct. 2, 1779 Page 3 has a report datelines from Charleston prefaced with: "The following is the American account of the action at Stono Ferry, in South Carolina, on the 20th of June last.", with much fine detail.
This is followed by another report on the affairs in America, a few bits including: "...believe...that the fort at Rock Point &... See More
"We can carry it on no longer; there is no hope of success..."
Item #659158
August 28, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 28, 1779 The back page has a great letter headed: "London" which is very critical on the Revolutionary War. It includes: "The defeat of General Prevost is the 'ne plus ultra' of the American war. We can carry it on no longer; there is no hope of success. If Sir Henry Clinton & Adm. Arbuthnot can preserve New York, Rhode Island... See More
Very rare map of Plymouth Sound, England...
Item #659157
August 24, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 24, 1779
* Revolutionary War era
* Plymouth Sound, England map
The prime feature of this issue has to be the very rare map of Plymouth Sound in England headed: "The following is an exact View and Plan of the Harbour & Neighbouring High Lands near Plymouth, with the Situation of the Enemies Fleet as they bore on Tuesday the 17th Ins... See More
Military actions in the South...
Item #659143
August 14, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 14, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The back page has some: "American News" taken from the Boston Evening Post, including: "...that Congress have nearly accomplished the important measure for establishing the credit of our currency...that there is now no naval force at Rhode Island except two... See More
On the victory at Charleston plus so much more...
Item #659142
August 12, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 12, 1779 The ftpg. has a brief bit: "...A letter from New York...says that Gen. Prevost has been obliged to retreat from before Charles Town, but had got safe back to Fort Beaufort without the loss of any men...".
Pages 3 & 4 have much war reporting including: "...That Gen. Prevost had summoned the inhabitants of Charles Town to surr... See More
The defeat of General Prevost in South Carolina...
Item #659141
August 10, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Aug. 10, 1779
* British General Augustine Prevost
* Unsuccessful raid on Charleston SC
Page 3 has a report: "...arrived in town from Portsmouth with the news of the defeat of Gen. Prevost. The fact of General Prevost's defeat is now confirmed beyond the possibility of doubt. On the 13th and 14 of June two engagements were fought near Charles ... See More
Clinton's captures up the Hudson... Wealth of war reporting...
Item #659124
July 13, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 13, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Half of page 2 is taken up with content relating to America including: "A Proclamation" by the king of England, beginning: "Whereas we have received intelligence that preparations are making by our enemies to invade this our kingdom...".
Also a letter from Gen... See More
Rest of Europe supports American independence...
Item #659122
July 06, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, July 6, 1779 Page 3 has over a full column on: "To the People of England" which begins: "The fate of America being now finally decided against this country, it behooves you to look deeply, & carefully, into your internal situation & the views & designs of Europe whose general interest it undoubtedly is to maintain & support the... See More
Interesting debates in the House of Commons on the war in America...
Item #659109
May 04, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, May 4, 1779 Page 3 has some lengthy reporting on discussions in the "House of Commons" which include much on the state of the war in America including the examination of the actions of various military officers. One bit notes: "...hoped for a successful campaign; this was at a time when the rebellion was almost crushed & when, if the Gener... See More
General Lincoln occupying Georgia...
Item #659103
April 03, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, April 3, 1779 Page 3 has a letter from Charleston which includes: "We learn that General Lincoln with 7000 regular troops has taken possession of several advantageous posts between the British forces and the town of Savannah. General Moultrie, with a large body of militia, is also marched to oppose General Campbell as he advances and the whole province ... See More
Latest news on the war in America...
Item #659093
March 11, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, March 11, 1779 Page 3 has some reports concerning the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...arrived from New york we have received an account of General Clinton's having reinforced General Campbell with 3,00 troops..." and: "But advices received from Governor Tryon...that since the month of September there had been brought into that... See More
Money paid for the relief of American prisoners...
Item #659091
March 06, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, March 6, 1779 The top of the front page has a list of: "American Prisoners - The following sums have been received towards their relief:" followed by the list of names.
Four pages, folio size, never-trimmed margins, red tax stamp on page 3, piece from a right margin does not affect text, good condition.
British officers know the truth about the situation in America...
Item #658975
February 13, 1779
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Feb. 13, 1779
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The back page has an interesting item: "All the officers of character lately come from America laugh at the acquisition of Georgia, and the supposed dissensions amongst the people of America, as probable grounds of an accommodation. From a variety of the best reasons, they kn... See More
Letter to the King very critical of being in the war... Situation is bad in America?
Item #658968
December 29, 1778
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, Dec. 29, 1778 The front page has a lengthy letter to the King of England which includes: "...by false information & undigested arguments persuaded to enter into & continue this destructive war, which has, i the short space of four years, lost...more honour, dignity & wealth than our posterity can possibly regain in a century; even if the Ame... See More
Jailed for support of the Americans... No independence for America...
Item #658849
April 09, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 9, 1782
* Rare Revolutionary War publication
Page 2 includes: "The enemy in New York are busy in prosecuting their canal...They are also erecting a line of works on Long Island...His Excellency GENERAL WASHINGTON and his Lady arrived last Monday at Head Quarters, New-Burg, in good health."
Page 3 has a repor... See More
Capture of St. Christopher and Nevis...
Item #658848
April 02, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 2, 1782
* Rare American Revolutionary War publication
* Battle of Saint Kitts - British vs. French Navy
Half of page 2 is taken up with the treaty for the: "Capitulation of the Islands of St. Christopher's and Nevis, between Count de Grasse...and the Marquis de Bouille...and Thomas Shirley...and T... See More
Reaction to the surrender of Cornwallis at Yorktown...
Item #658847
March 26, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 26, 1782 Page 2 has some nice reporting on the military events further to the west, from a letter from Kentucky dated Dec. 6. It reports on the work of General Clarke near Fort Pitt, Colonel Loughrie, and some events near Detroit. An item mentions: "...that the enemy had evacuated John's Island about six miles from ... See More
Criticizing the King's speech... British snobbish after Cornwallis' surrender...
Item #658846
March 19, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 19, 1782
* re. Lord Charles Cornwallis' surrender
* King George III speech criticized
Half of the front page is taken up with: "An Anecdote - American Patriotism and Fortitude Exemplified" which gives a story concerning General Burgoyne's actions in New England.
Half of page 2 is taken up with the ... See More
Criticizing the King's speech... Independence is not to be granted...
Item #658845
March 12, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, March 12, 1782
* George III of the United Kingdom
* American independence in question
A full column on the ftpg. & a full column on page 2 are taken up with: "Common Sense on the King of England's Speech" in which the king stubbornly refuses to admit defeat with the situation in America.
This commentary p... See More
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
* Lord Charles Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown
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... See More
News from the closing moments of the war... Thanks to Thomas Jefferson, George Washington, and others...
Item #658842
February 12, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Feb. 12, 1782
* American Revolutionary War closing events
* George Washington & Thomas Jefferson
The inside pages have various reports concerning the Revolutionary War, including: "...nothing but the utter destruction of the Carolinas was talked of by the ministry & their creatures; but since the French have bl... See More
Wishful thinking on the fate of Cornwallis at Yorktown...
Item #658840
January 29, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 29, 1782 The front page is mostly taken up with: "An Ordinance Ascertaining What Captures on Water Shall be Lawful". This lengthy text carries over to take close to half of page 2 & is signed in type by: John Hanson, President of Congress.
Page 3 has some optimistic hopes from London including: "Though the... See More
Broadside edition of this famous title, with good content...
Item #658838
January 08, 1782
THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, Jan. 8, 1782
* Very rare Broadside edition from the Revolutionary War
Apparently a quite unusual broadside edition as the issue is single sheet with the back page blank. If page 2 had text I would suspect that the back leaf was missing, but the ftpg. text concludes on the front page and the reverse is entirely blank.
The ft... See More
Work towards creating a treaty with America... Latest on the war...
Item #658767
September 30, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 30, 1779 A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The front page begins with a report from the House of Commons concerning the appointment of commissioners to work with America towards a treaty, with 6 of the terms noted. They include:... See More
Very lengthy letter by Ben Franklin... British generals say America cannot be conquered...
Item #658749
September 09, 1779
THE AMERICAN JOURNAL & GENERAL ADVERTISER, Providence, Rhode Island, Sept. 9, 1779
* Very rare American Revolutionary War publication
* Lengthy letter from Benjamin Franklin
A truly rare title from the Revolutionary War, as it lasted for less than 1 1/2 years from March, 1779 to August, 1781.
The entire front page and a bit of the back page are taken up with a very lengthy: "... See More
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