The Revolutionary War...

Here is the complete, ABSOLUTELY GENUINE issue of THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, England dated January, 1776. The front page of this issue has a nice wood engraving of St. John's Gate (see photo). Within the 48 pages of this issue is some nice content concerning the Revolutionary War in America, including an article: "Act for Prohibiting all Trade with America", with lengthy particulars. "A... See More  

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England,  Sept. 3, 1776. An inside page has a "Letter from an Officer under General Howe, dated Staten Island" which begins: "Such strong intrenchments as the rebels have thrown up at New York were never before seen in an enemy's country...the same precautions are taken at Philadelphia & indeed every place where we are expected." with more. Also a letter ... See More  

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 24, 1776. An inside page has a letter from Staten Island which includes "The Congress have for some time past turned perfect tyrants. Their bank bills are now refused by their best friends...This day General Howe received a letter from General Burgoyne wherein he acquaints him that he is entering the back settlements of New York so that we shall soon ha... See More  

Arriving at Staten Island... Prisoners of war...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 22, 1776 Page 2 has an item "from an officer at Staten Island" noting: "We arrived here safe & are very agreeably situated. The number we have is about 8000 men...some other transports of Fraser's have been taken by the rebels; and we are sorry to learn the men were sent through their towns as a show, amidst the insults of the populace." This ... See More  

1776 Report on Gen. Howe

Report from London

PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Phila., June 15, 1776 A ftpg. report from "London" begins: "The plan which Lord George Germaine has laid down for... the next campaign in North-America, is for the army to...march along the coast, and...destroy every city, town and village on both sea and great rivers...which he thinks will entirely cut off all the naval designs of the Americans, and...prove the mos... See More  

The day after Lexington & Concord...

Here is the complete, ABSOLUTELY GENUINE issue of THE LONDON CHRONICLE from England dated April 20, 1775. Almost the entire front page is taken up with an item headed: "A Letter to Edmund Burke, Esq, Controverting the Principles of American Goverment, laid down in his late Speech on American Taxation Delivered in the House of Commons...". Some great reading on one of the thorns which would lead ... See More  

1775 Lexington & Concord...

PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, May 11, 1775. Page 3 has a terrific report containing details about the famous battles at Lexington and Concord. The report, coming from Salem, begins: "Last Wednesday the troops of his Britanic Majesty commenced hostilities upon the people of this province..." The report continues with: "On Tuesday evening a detachment...commanded by Lieut. Col. Smith...landed at Phipps... See More  

1775 Philadelphia Report of Trouble Brewing...

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST newspaper from Philadelphia dated February 23, 1775. A very nice four page issue from less than two months before the outbreak of war at Lexington & Concord. Most of the front page is taken up with: "On the Important THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST newspaper from Philadelphia dated February 23, 1775. A very nice four page issue from less than two months before the o... See More  

Here is the complete, ABSOLUTELY GENUINE issue of THE SALEM GAZETTE from Massachusetts dated Dec. 4, 1783. This is a singlesheet issue (or is the back leaf missing? I'm not sure which) with the front page containing a report from the Netherlands recognizing the independence of America (see photos) and contgratulating America in their success in the Revolutionary War. Some edge tears, some browning... See More  

George Washington Revolutionary War...

Here is the complete, ABSOLUTELY GENUINE issue of THE LONDON CHRONICLE newspaper from England dated January 30, 1776. Page 2 of this 8 page newspaper contains a report that the American Congress has created: "...a military order of knighthood, similar to the British order of the Bath, called the Order Of Liberty, to consist of a Sovereign of the Order, and 24 Knights Companions, who are to... See More  

Concerning the Boston Massacre...

Here is the complete, ABSOLUTELY GENUINE issue of THE LONDON CHRONICLE newspaper from England, dated Aug. 25, 1770. Page 2 has a report headed "America" (see photo), and pg. 3 has an interesting ad for "American Lands" to be sold in Albany County, New York. But by far the best content is a quite lengthy & detailed article concerning the Boston Massacre, particularly as it relates to a report in an... See More  

Great account of the battle of Lexington & Concord...

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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1775 Entire ftpg. is taken up with "A Letter to the Reverend Mr. John Wesley Occasioned by his 'Calm Address to the American Colonies' ". Pg. 7 is mostly taken up with a fascinating cross-examination of Gov. William Penn of New Jersey, with many questions relating to the Revolutionary War (see photos).

ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Oct. 10, 1775 Pg. 3 has a report beginning: "A letter from an officer under Gen. Gage...gives the following melancholy account of the situation of his Majesty's troops now at Boston..." with some details (see photo). Another pg. 3 report mentions Gen. Howe's movements, etc. Ftpg. red-inked tax stamp, never trimmed, folio size, a few minor tears, generally nice.... See More  

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 13, 1778 Page 2 has a report from London stating: "Nothing can more fully prove the loyalty of the Philadelphians than 500 of the inhabitants having marched out to meet Lord Cornwallis to welcome him to the place & put themselves under the protection of his army." Other news of the day & many ads. Complete in 8 pages, nice condition.

Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"...

A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.

The first five pages contain a lengthy report on: "...address to his Majesty respecting the Situation of Affairs in America." which i... See More  

Ben Franklin becomes Postmaster General...

THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Aug. 3, 1775 The entire ftpg. is taken up with the continued: "Speech of Edmund Burke on Moving his Resolutions for Conciliation with the Colonies", carrying over to pg. 2. Page 2 also contains several Revolutionary War related items, and page 3 has a terrific report noting that: "Yesterday the Hon. Continental Congress has appointed Dr. Franklin Postma... See More  

Ben Franklin in Paris...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 14, 1777 A report from Paris begins: "Thursday last Dr. Franklin had an interview with Lord Stormont; the conversation lasted three hours..." and a bit further down is mention that "...an American privateer bound to Boston...had a packet of letters on board from Dr. Franklin for the Congress. These letters are said to contain assurances that the Court of France ... See More  

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 27, 1776 Page 3 has a war-related letter mentioning in part "...I have not the least reason to dispute but it is the sincere sentiment of the generality of the Americans that a happy & honourable accommodation between Great Britain & her Colonies may speedily take place." which would not be the case. Another page has what is essentially a prayer for peace in the... See More  

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Jan. 25, 1776 Page 2 has a nice article which begins: "Major Conolly, with 3 companions, are just taken 5 miles above Hagar's Town on their way to Fort Pitt..." with much more (see photos). Another page has an item from Boston which begins: "The troops from Bunker's Hill went into winter quarters a very few days before I quitted Boston..." with some nice reading (see photos)... See More  

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Apr. 23, 1776 An inside page has some items from Norfolk which mention some naval news, and "...we have suffered the greatest distress for what of provisions, the Provincials having destroyed the country on Norfolk side...". Bit of light foxing, mostly in great condition, 8 pages.

Battle of Fredericksburg...

THE NEW YORK TIMES, Dec. 17, 1862 Nice front page reporting on the "Battle of Fredericksburg" with a large, detailed map headed: "The Scene Of Saturday's Action" in the Fredericksburg vicinity. Various light browning, never bound nor trimmed, some edge wear, and a name at the very top in blue crayon. Displayable!

Great Boston Massacre issue...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 19, 1770 The entire front page, and a bit of page 2, are taken up with this lengthy Sermon on the: "Innocent Blood Crying to God from the Streets of Boston", which is part of the heading of this article concerning the Boston Massacre (see photos) & which mentions the dead men by name. A very displayable issue as such! Very nice, clean condition.

Did George Washington drown?

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 14, 1777 An inside page has an interesting letter from a Lt. Colonel at New York which sets the record straight on various "...absurd & groundless reports about us..."...absurd & groundless reports about us...&...a number of lying stories about ourselves "...absurd & groundless reports about us...&...a number of lying stories about our... See More  

Account of the Boston Massacre...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 8, 1770 Near the back is a very good article headed: "The following is the Substance of the Most material Depositions relative to the Murders at Boston", following which are eye-witness accounts of what happened at what is now known as the Boston Massacre. The photo shows the entire text, taking most of a column, but a few tidbits include: "...mean dressed person... See More