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Powers of a Cherokee Chief, now visiting England...
Item #695155
July 06, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 6, 1762 Page 2 has a report from London noting: "The Cherokee Chief who is now here is the second person in point of consideration of his people. The Cherokees are the most considerable Indian nation with which we are acquainted, and are absolutely free...It is courage and ability that constitutes a Chief amongst the Cherokees, who are led by him inde... See More
Cherokee Indians are visiting London...
Item #695154
July 03, 1762
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 3, 1762
* American Cherokees Indians
* Visit to London, England
Page 2 has a very brief item noting: "On Wednesday last the Cherokee Chiefs went to the Tower to see the curiosities there."
Yes, this was the Tower of London. In 1762, a delegation of Cherokee leaders arrived in London for negotiations with King George III following th... See More
Reporting from the French & Indian War...
Item #695153
March 17, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 17, 1757
* French and Indian War era
The front page has a report headed: "America" being a letter from Pennsylvania, noting in part: "Matters at present are pretty quiet on our borders..." but noting at the end: "...I wished to have had it boroughs me years ago, which would have saved much innocent blood and probably preven... See More
Nice reports from the French & Indian War...
Item #695152
March 15, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1757
* French and Indian War in America
Page 6 has almost half a column headed: "America" being a letter from an officer in Lord John Murray's regiment at Schenectady, New York.
It has some nice items from the French & Indian War, a few bits including: "...two days at New York when we w
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The Creek, Shawnee, and Cherokee Indians...
Item #695148
March 03, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 3, 1757 Page 5 has half a column of reports headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline. A few bits include: "...that a number of Cherokees arrived at Halbamar Fort...they had a meeting with the Upper Creeks to whom the Shawnees presented a red stick...to take part in the war in which they were engaged against the English...But the Wolf Ki... See More
Oswego in the French & Indian War... Large map of Europe... Judaica item...
Item #694426
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1756 * Great & quite large map of Europe
* Oswego - French & Indian War
* Judaica - Jewish content
The prime feature would be the very nice & large foldout map titled in the cartouche: "A New & Correct CHART of EUROPE..." which shows all of Europe as well as Iceland, Russia, North Africa, a... See More
Trying to deal with the Indians... New Orleans now in the hands of Spain...
Item #694227
January 22, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1765 Over half of the front page is a report on the latest from America from a New York letter from General Gage, commander in chief of the British forces in America, to the Earl of Halifax, Secretary of State. The letter concerns relations with the Indians. Near the beginning is: "The perfidy of the Shawnese and Delawares, and their having broken... See More
How an Indian was treated by the French...
Item #694226
January 19, 1765
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 19, 1765 Page 5 includes news from Charleston that: "...an Indian belonging to one of the parties of Cherokees which went out against the enemy Indians last summer...was taken by the enemy Indians...On the night foxed for committing him to the flames, he happily made his escape & got back to the Cherokee nation...he was carried to a good French se... See More
A naval skirmish...
Item #694039
January 23, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 23, 1759 Page 5 begins with a report datelined from New York noting in part: "...the Royal Hester, privateer...of 16 guns...fell in with three large French ships bound from Canada to the Cape, whom she so warmly engaged as at length to be obliged to sheer off..." with more on the naval encounter.
Eight pages, 8 by 10 3/4 inches, very nice con... See More
News that the French had surrendered at Fort Duquesne...
Item #694037
January 16, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 16, 1759
* Fort Duquesne - Pittsburgh PA
* British expedition
Page 5 has an item noting: "Great Britain has now got possession of Cape Breton, the key of North America...it is to be hoped that France will be for ever excluded from that country, and, if they do not very soon make peace, this dispute between Holland and Great Britain..."... See More
News from the Caribbean...
Item #694034
May 29, 1759
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 29, 1759 Page 5 has most of a column headed: "America" with reports from the Caribbean with bits including: "...skirmish with the enemy...near Point St. Petre in which we lost four or five negroes..." and: "...Grand Terre, in the island of Guadeloupe, has surrendered to the English..." with a bit more on this.
Eight pages, 8 b... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1684...
Item #693980
December 04, 1684
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Dec. 4, 1684
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measurin... See More
Most of the front page with reports from the South...
Item #693598
January 05, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 5, 1760 Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with lengthy reporting headed: "America - Charles-Town, South Carolina" being a letter from Augusta.
The report is primarily concerning relations with Indians, including a failed hatchet attack upon a Mr. Atkin, with details. Other Indian-related accounts as well as seen in the photos.
Two-thirds... See More
Most of the front page with reports from the South...
Item #693596
January 05, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 5, 1760
* Early Southern colonies reporting
Two-thirds of the front page is taken up with lengthy reporting headed: "America - Charles-Town, South Carolina" being a letter from Augusta.
The report is primarily concerning relations with Indians, including a failed hatchet attack upon a Mr. Atkin, with details. Other Indian-related accounts... See More
Safe to return to their homes...
Item #693593
January 03, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 3, 1760 The front page has half a column headed: "America" with New York and Boston datelines.
The reports relate to the ongoing French & Indian War, noting in part: "...Proclamation...by...Lieut. Governor...recommending it to the inhabitants to return to their settlements along Hudson's river, above Albany, as they may now abide th... See More
Nice report from the French & Indian War...
Item #693566
June 03, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 3, 1760 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with a Philadelphia dateline. Bits include: "...all the usual preparations of war going on...Necessity has obliged the General to send 1800 men to Charles Town in South Carolina where the Cherokees are doing all possible mischief, & have made irruptions into the heart of the province...General... See More
Nice report from the French & Indian War...
Item #693565
June 03, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 3, 1760 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with a Philadelphia dateline. Bits include: "...all the usual preparations of war going on...Necessity has obliged the General to send 1800 men to Charles Town in South Carolina where the Cherokees are doing all possible mischief, & have made irruptions into the heart of the province...General... See More
News from America...
Item #693475
July 10, 1779
THE LONDON GAZETTE, London, July 10, 1779 The second page has a dateline of Whitehall, July 10, 1779 and carries news the "Extract of a Letter from General Sir Henry Clinton Knight of the Bath, to Lord George Germain, dated Head Quarters, Phillipsburg, June 18, 1779..." with content on America. Other news and advertisements are within.
Complete in eight pages, some scattered... See More
Mass. governor speaks on the French & Indian War...
Item #693423
July 15, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 15, 1760
* Governor Thomas Pownall speech
* Province of Massachusetts Bay
* French and Indian War
One-third of page 5 is taken up with news reports headed: "America" with Boston datelines.
Most of the report is a speech by the governor concerning the ongoing French & Indian War, one bit noting: "...his Majesty having nothing so ... See More
The peace treaty should result in better relations with Indians, and greater trade...
Item #693409
November 19, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 19, 1763
* French and Indian war
* re. Paris Peace Treaty
Over half of the first column on the front page is taken up with reports headed: "America" with a New York dateline.
The article concerns the future of the colonies now that a peace treaty has been formalized [Treaty of Paris ending the French & Indian War], along with hopes t... See More
Reflecting upon the Battle of Quebec...
Item #693365
February 03, 1763
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 3, 1763 Page 2 has a "...letter from an Officer at Quebec to his Friend in Holland" which begins: "Among the many glorious actions performed by the British arms so justly celebrated, I think one of the most considerable has been least mentioned, I mean the gallant behavior of the army at Quebec..." with the balance of the article refle... See More
Dealing with a pirate ship...
Item #693217
March 07, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 7, 1771 Page 2 has: "America" with a report from Charleston concerning a fire at the wharf. Another page has a report from Newport, Rhode Island which notes: "...a large white-bottomed Bermudas built Sloop, had turned Pirate and captured a French schooner with 3000 dollars...and also robbed another. That an armed vessel was dispatched in qu... See More
Removing Rev. Whitefield's remains to Charleston...
Item #693212
January 10, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 10, 1771
* George Whitefield's remains
* Anglican cleric & evangelist
Page 6 has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline. It notes in part: "The Assembly of Georgia...voted a sum of money to defray the expenses of bringing the remains of Mr. Whitefield from New-England to be deposited at the Orphan house, agreeable to ... See More
References to the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #693183
November 12, 1746
THE DAILY GAZETTEER OR, LONDON ADVERTISER, November 12, 1746 In the masthead is printed: "A Vigorous War; Or, Glorious Peace".
The front page has a detailed article: "Considerations on Convoys for the Trade of Portugal, the Straights, Africa, the West-Indies, Virginia and other of the Northern Colonies." A brief front page item references the Jacobite Rebellion with: &qu... See More
Culture of wine... The situation in America...
Item #693131
THE SUPPLEMENT TO THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, 1775 * Culture of wine
* Rev. War in America
This issue is mostly taken up with a lengthy article headed: "Debates in the Last Session of Parliament, Resumed" which includes various talk of the Revolutionary War in America.
Another article is titled: "The Culture of Vines Further Illustrated", plus there is a... See More
John Hart remains as colonial governor of Maryland.,,
Item #693059
February 08, 1715
THE POST BOY, London, England, Feb. 8, 1714-5 (1715 by today's calendar)
* John Hart (colonial administrator)
* Royal Governor of Maryland
* Nice masthead engravings
The top of page 3 has: "The 4th of this instant February, his Majesty was graciously pleased (upon an humble petition of the Hon. Benedict-Leonard Calvert, Esq; the next Protestant heir to the Proprietorship o... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1677...
Item #693036
November 19, 1677
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Nov. 19, 1677
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Procession to Westminster Hall in 1672 - Hilary Term begins...
Item #692957
January 27, 1672
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Jan. 27, 1672 (Julian Calendar)
* Procession to Westminster Hall
* The beginning of the Hilary Term
The back of the leaf has a nice article providing details regarding the Procession to Westminster Hall (Parliament, England) to begin the Hilary Term (so named because the feast day of St Hilary of Poitiers occurs during this academic/legal term). See images ... See More
Frederick Stump and his murderous rampage upon ten Indians...
Item #692942
April 12, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 12, 1768
* Frederick Stump's Run Massacre
* Native Americans - Indians killed
* Middleburg, Snyder County, Pennsylvania
Page 6, under: "America" has a report from Boston which is in reaction to the hated Townshend Acts of this year: "Millstones & grindstones equal if not superior to British are now to be had among ourselves... See More
Jews to build a synagogue in Corsica...
Item #692894
January 14, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 14, 1768
* Jews - Jewish - Judaica
The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from New York" which mentions that the governor of Turks Island: "...lately agreed to lay such heavy taxes on the rest of the inhabitants that many of the settlers are determined to leave the place." And also a report from Corsica states: "...that... See More
News from America...
Item #692891
January 09, 1768
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 9, 1768 Page 6 has reports headed: "America" with news from Philadelphia, Boston, and Newport, the latter reporting an attack by Indians. The Boston report mentions the salaries of the governors of New York & Mass at 2500 pounds sterling and the governor of New Hampshire at 1000 pounds sterling, plus more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches... See More
Loyalist ball at the capitol at Williamsburg, full of patriotic spirit...
Item #692872
April 19, 1770
LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 19, 1770 The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter from Williamsburg, (in Virginia)" which is a report of a lavish ball there: "...at the capitol for the entertainment of his Excellency Lord Botetourt; & the same patriotic spirit which gave rise to the association of the gentleman on a late event was most agreeably manifested in the dress ... See More
Men to set the boundary line between New York & New Jersey...
Item #692870
February 17, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 17, 1770 The back page has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" concerning several men chosen as commissioners: "...for settling the boundary line between the Colonies of New York and New Jersey, met at Hartford..." with a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #692758
August 16, 1766
(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 7, 1758, May 15, 1760, Jan. 20, 1763, Jan. 5, 1768, & Jan. 30, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American coloni... See More
Item #692601
February 22, 1790
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, Feb. 22, 1790
* Uncommon publication
* 18th century original
Various news reports from Europe. Over half of the back page is taken up with a detailed account of: "Observations on the Trial of a Planter For Slave Murder".
The front page has a detailed ad for chimney sweeps headed: "Sweeping of Chimneys". A full ... See More
Lengthy ad for chimney sweeps...
Item #692599
February 19, 1790
THE DIARY, OR WOODFALL'S REGISTER, London, Feb. 19, 1790 Various news reports from Europe. The front page has an interesting ad for chimney sweeps, headed: "Sweeping of Chimneys" which is quite detailed.
The front page has a full red tax stamp.
Four pages, nice condition.
Franch meddling in American affairs...
Item #692528
February 10, 1796
LLOYD'S EVENING POST, London, Feb. 10, 1796 The back page has most of a column headed: "America" with bits including: "...French Ambassador Fanchet...had been very instrumental in fomenting the late rebellion in the Western States against the government, and that he had endeavoured to raise a party to overthrow the government of United States. In this plot were involved Se... See More
News from "Carolina" and Nova Scotia...
Item #692527
January 03, 1785
THE MORNING POST, & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, Jan. 3, 1785 Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter from New Brunswick, in [North] Carolina" which is a case of brutality. Then: "American News" which is actually a report of a speech by the governor of Nova Scotia at Halifax, with the response from the Assembly.
Four pages, partial red tax stamp on the front page, good cond... See More
Early newsbook from the English Civil War...
Item #692456
November 16, 1643
MERCURIUS BRITANICUS Communicating the Affaires of Great BRITAINE: For the Better Information of the People. London, November 16, 1643. This is Crane & Kaye title #472.
This is a very early newsbook published by Marchamont Nedham who espoused the parliamentary politics of the era, mainly written as a response to the Royalist 'Mercurius Aulicus' of John Birkenhead.
Being f... See More
Land for sale in Albany County, New York...
Item #692382
June 21, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 21, 1770
* Albany County, New York
* Land for sale advertisement
This is one of the more famous newspapers of the period from shortly before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War--and from the year of the Boston Massacre.
The top of page 4 has an advertisement headed: "American Lands" with some descriptive text beginning: "To be sold... See More
Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1670...
Item #692381
April 07, 1670
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 7, 1670
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
This is the world's oldest continually published English language newspaper, having begun in 1665 and is still printing in London to this day. And this is a very early, genuine issue. As was the case with most newspapers of the 17th century, this is complete as a single sheet, measuri... See More
Great account of the Siege of Quebec...
Item #692193
June 28, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1760
* Siege or Second Battle of Quebec
* British commander James Murray
Pages 4 and 5 contains the report from 'The London Gazette Extraordinary' on the historic Siege of Quebec, or Second Battle of Quebec. This was a French attempt to retake Quebec City, Canada, which had been captured by Britain the previous year. The siege lasted for... See More
Obituary of Benjamin Franklin...
Item #691756
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1790 The most significant item is a report of the death of Benjamin Franklin listed near the back under the "Deaths" column.The report begins: "At Philadelphia, aged 84 years and 3 months, Benjamin Franklin, esq. L.L.D. and F.R.S. He was born in 1706..." continuing on with more on his life & concluding with a letter concerning... See More
"The Swedish Intelligencer" by Butter and Bourne...
Item #691742
January 01, 1633
THE SWEDISH INTELLIGENCER, "The Third Part" as well as: "The Fourth Part", London, 1633
* Very rare 17th century periodical
* Publisher Nathaniel Butter
A very rare newsbook by the famed publishing team of Nathaniel Butter and Nicholas Bourne who are credited with being the founders of the English language periodical format, having published: "The Continuatio... See More
A letter signed by Thomas Jefferson...
Item #691041
August 18, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Aug. 18, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century publication
* Signed letter by Thomas Jefferson
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 2 has a report which includes a list: "...of the states (which) were divided on the question respecting the ratificatio
A report on the Jay Treaty...
Item #691039
August 28, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Aug. 28, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century publication
* re. John Jay's Treaty
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
The middle of page 2 has: "American Treaty - Extract of a Letter from a Merchant in Philadelphia, to his son in London, dated July 1
One of the earliest prints of a cricket match to appear in a newspaper...
Item #691038
September 04, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 4, 1795
* 18th century cricket
* Bat-and-Ball game
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
The front page has an illustrated advertisement headed "Cricketing" which must being one of the earliest prints a cricket match to appear in a newspaper.
... See More
Burning of St. Paul's Church, Covent Garden...
Item #691036
September 25, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 2 has a detailed article headed: "Church of St. Paul, Covent Garden" which reports on this tragic fire of 5 days earlier. The famous church still stands today and is a focal point of the new Covent G... See More
Washington & the controversial Jay Treaty...
Item #691035
September 25, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Sept. 25, 1795
* Uncommon 18th century publication
* re. John Jay's Treaty - George Washington
A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 3 has a brief report noting: "...arrived in the Clyde, from Norfolk, Virginia, several American newspapers ... See More
Napoleon's famous "wiff of grapeshot" event: his notoriety begins...
Item #691031
October 23, 1795
KENTISH GAZETTE, Canterbury, England, Oct. 23, 1795 A handsome issue of the 18th century, with two decorative embellishments in the masthead & ornate lettering in the title.
Page 3 has a very descriptive account of the battle between the French Revolutionary troops and Royalist forces in the streets of Paris. This battle was part of the establishing of a new form of government, the so-c... See More
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