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Paul Revere as Grand Master of his Masonic Lodge...
Item #676773
September 07, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 7, 1796 The top of page 3 has a nice advertisement for the "Grand Lodge" of the Masons, signed in type: "Most Worshipful PAUL REVERE, G, Master", a position he held with the Masons at that time.
Much other news items of the day including a brief letter signed in type: Buonaparte.
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Sam Adams and Paul Revere...
Item #676770
September 03, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Sept. 3, 1796 Over a column on the front page is taken up with a law concerning the creation of Congressional districts in Mass. for the purpose of electing representatives for Congress, signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
The top of page 3 has a nice advertisement for the "Grand Lodge" of the Masons, signed in type: "Most Worshipful PAUL... See More
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Sam Adams...
Item #676767
August 27, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 27, 1796 The front page has a full column taken up with three Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has much reporting on the Napoleonic War, one report beginning: "Gen. Buonaparte has ordered an any of 25,000 men to penetrate into the Ecclesiastical States..." with more.
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Full text of Washington's Proclamation regarding Spain...
Item #676763
August 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 20 and 24, 1796 A pair of issues: beginning on the front page of the Aug. 20 issue, carrying over to page 2, and concluding on pages 1 and 2 of the Aug. 24 issue is the complete text of the: "PROCLAMATION" by the President for putting into effect a treaty with Spain. It is signed in script type at its conclusion: Geo. Washington.
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Samuel Adams as governor of Massachusetts...
Item #676762
August 17, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 17, 1796 The front page has "An ACT for incorporating certain persons for the purpose of building a Bridge over the Acuishnet River in the town of New-Bedford." signed in type by the Mass. governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition.
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A toast to Washington, and others...
Item #676761
August 06, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 6, 1796 Page 2 has an interesting item: "Recent Instance of the Patriotism of Our Young Men" which is followed by various "Toasts", the first to: "George Washington, President of the United States--May his wisdom & integrity continue to preserve the happiness & liberties of America...".
Four pages, a page 2 archival mend... See More
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Sam Adams...
Item #676760
July 30, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, July 30, 1796 The front page has a full column taken up with an Act of the Mass. legislature signed in type by its governor: Samuel Adams.
Four pages, very nice condition.
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Washington letter to Congress...
Item #676759
June 04, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 4, 1796 Page 2 has: "A message...received from the President of the United States..." to Congress, beginning: "The measures now in operation for taking possession of the posts of Detroit and Machilimachinac..." with more, signed in type by the President: Go. Washington.
Four pages, nice condition.
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Governor Sam Adams addresses his legislature...
Item #676758
June 01, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 1, 1796 The middle of page 2 has most of a column taken up with an: "Address" of the governor of Mass. to his legislature, signed in type by him: Samuel Adams.
Page 3 has a nice advertisement for: "Church Bells of any size, cast...By PAUL REVERE..." with further details.
Four pages, nice condition.
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Tennessee to become a state in the Union...
Item #676757
April 20, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, April 20, 1796 A report on page 2 headed: "Tenesee [sic]" notes: "...relative to the territory south of the Ohio reported that that territory, now bearing the name of the State of Tenesee, was entitled to all the privileges enjoyed by the other States of the Union, and that it should be one of the sixteen states of America. Read twice & committe... See More
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Sam Adams... The Western military posts...
Item #676755
August 10, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Aug. 10, 1796 The front page has a full column taken up with two Acts of the Mass. legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 has an article: "The Western Posts Taken Possession of" which is a letter from Capt. James Bruff to the Secretary of War dated at Fort Oswego.
Also a report from the: "Bristol Academy" now h... See More
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Paul Revere and George Washington...
Item #676754
March 09, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 9, 1796 Page 2 has an Act of Congress concerning a loan on the domestic debt which is signed in script type by the President: Go. Washington, and in block type by John Adams. Also on page 2 is a: "Tribute Of Respect" to: "...the Great WASHINGTON."
Page 3 has a Masonic notice for the "Grand Lodge" which is signed in type by... See More
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Genuine London Gazette newspaper from 1700...
Item #676753
April 17, 1701
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 17, 1701
* Among the earliest of English language newspapers to be had
* At the turn of the 18th century
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... See More
Ratification of the Jay Treaty... Three script signatures by Washington...
Item #676752
March 05, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 5, 1796 The front page has the document on the controversial Jay Treaty headed: "Ratification of the United States" reading in part: "Now, therefore, I George Washington....declare...a treaty...between the United States...and his Britannic Majesty...by the consent of the President...with the advice and consent of the Senate..." and is sig... See More
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Creating the town of Castine...
Item #676751
March 02, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, March 2, 1796 The front page has a full column on the creation of the town of Castine, Maine, being an Act of the Massachusetts Legislature reading: "An ACT to divide the town of Penobscot into two distinct towns; and to incorporate the southerly part thereof into a town by the name of Castine." with the lengthy text, signed in type: Samuel Adams.
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Signed by Governor Sam Adams... Much on Washington...
Item #676749
February 24, 1796
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Feb. 24, 1796 The front page has two Acts of the Massachusetts Legislature, each signed in type by the governor: Samuel Adams.
Page 2 includes a report on the celebration of the 65th birthday of President George Washington, as well as an account from Harvard on honoring Washington.
Another pg. 2 item: "Washington Street" mentions: "The citizens of... See More
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More on the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #676747
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1746 Near the beginning is: "Court Martial Sentence of Capt. Burrish" and "Sentence on Capt. Edmund Williams of the Royal Oak".
There is content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion including: "Carlisle Invested by the Duke of Cumberland" followed by: "Description of Carlisle Castle". Also: "Accounts o
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There is content concerning the Jacobite Rebellion including: "Carlisle Invested by the Duke of Cumberland" followed by: "Description of Carlisle Castle". Also: "Accounts o
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The siege of Bergen-on-Zoom...
Item #676745
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, August, 1747 This issue features a full page plate which includes several illustrations. Plus over a full page is taken up with a sheet of music.
Articles include: "Letter of a Persian Spy" "Papists Charged with Irreligion & Cruelty" "Inconveniences of Hoop Petticoats" "Solar Eclipse Calculated" "Fren
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Articles include: "Letter of a Persian Spy" "Papists Charged with Irreligion & Cruelty" "Inconveniences of Hoop Petticoats" "Solar Eclipse Calculated" "Fren
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18th century runaway slave ad...
Item #676735
January 07, 1795
GENERAL AURORA ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 7, 1795
* Rare 18th century American title
* (1) Slavery advertisement
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. The capital of the United States was in Philadelphia at this time while the District of Columbia was under construction. Contains news of the day with several advertisements including one on page 3 for a runaway N... See More
1793 Boston, Massachusetts...
Item #676734
November 13, 1794
COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, Nov. 13, 1794
* 18th century American title
Eighteenth century American publications are somewhat scarce. Contains news of the day and various advertisements.
Page 4 includes 4 illustrated ship ads.
Complete as a 4 page issue in nice condition.
18th century Baltimore... Slave advertisements...
Item #676733
August 04, 1798
FEDERAL GAZETTE & BALTIMORE DAILY ADVERTISER, Aug. 4, 1798
* Rare 18th century American title
* (3) Slaves advertisements
The ftpg. is taken up with ads including 13 illustrated ship ads and 3 slave related ads. (see)
News of the day with several other advertisements. Four pages in good condition.... See More
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Early Ben Franklin item...
Item #676732
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1747 Inside includes the well-known Ben Franklin item: "Speech of Molly Baker". This is the earliest Ben Franklin appearance in a Gentleman's Magazine and perhaps within any British publication, as confirmed by the Franklin Papers, Yale University.
Nearly five pages are taken up with an: "Account of the Behaviour and E
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Nearly five pages are taken up with an: "Account of the Behaviour and E
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Map of Italy... Comets...
Item #676731
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1742Perhaps the best item in this issue is the very nice full page: "Map of Italy" which shows the various borders of the states at that time, including Tuscany, Naples, Ecclesiastical State, Milan, Savoy, Venice, and more.
Also included in the map are Corsica, Sardinia, a portion of Sicily, as well as portions of France (including Proven
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Also included in the map are Corsica, Sardinia, a portion of Sicily, as well as portions of France (including Proven
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Report from Georgia...
Item #676730
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1742 Near the back is a letter prefaced with: "The Deposition of Samuel Cloake...taken Prisoner off Augustine by the Spaniards in May, 1742" with the letter datelined: Frederica in Georgia.
Among articles in this issue are: "To the Freeholders of Great Britain".
There are no maps or plates called for in this issue.
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Among articles in this issue are: "To the Freeholders of Great Britain".
There are no maps or plates called for in this issue.
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The Jacobite Rebellion... Battle of Culloden....
Item #676729
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1746 There is much fine content on the Jacobite Rebellion including the very first article noted in the table of contents as: "The Young Pretender's reasons for Retiring from Stirling & account of his affairs in Scotland, sent to his Father".
Additional content on the Rebellion is found in over 8 pages of: "Accounts of
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Additional content on the Rebellion is found in over 8 pages of: "Accounts of
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The origin of chess... Print of a comet...
Item #676728
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1742 Perhaps the best article within is titled: "The Origin of the Game of Chess from the French of M. Frevet" which includes nearly 2 pages and contains much detail.
The article begins: "In the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era, there was in the Indies a very powerfull Prince..." and further on is: &q
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The article begins: "In the beginning of the fifth century of the Christian era, there was in the Indies a very powerfull Prince..." and further on is: &q
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Various reports concerning Canada and the Jacobite Rebellion...
Item #676727
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1746 Included is a detailed article concerning the: "...Maps drawn for...History of New France..." which takes over six pages, very descriptive of the eastern portion of Canada.Other items of interest in this issue include reports on the Jacobite Rebellion with: "Rebels' Account of the Battle of Falkirk" "Pro... See More
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Very early report on cricket...
Item #676726
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1743 Within this issue is a very early and interesting article titled: "Of Publick Cricket Matches" concerning the sport of cricket, with much detail.
The text includes: "Cricket is certainly a very innocent & wholesome exercise, yet it may be abused if either great or little people make it their business. It is grossly
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The text includes: "Cricket is certainly a very innocent & wholesome exercise, yet it may be abused if either great or little people make it their business. It is grossly
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Terrific map of the countries of the Baltic...
Item #676725
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1748 Certainly the prime feature of this issue is the great, foldout map.The placement of plates in this title always seems to confound, as many are not in the issue noted on the title/contents page, but rather in another issue of the same year.
Such is the case here, as this issue has a very nice fold-out map meant for the October issue, descr... See More
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Anti-Jacobite Creed... The importance of Nova Scotia...
Item #676724
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1748 The issue begins with an: "Extract of a Letter Giving an Account of a Survey of the N. West Coast of England..." with a small print on page 4.Also in this issue: "Of the Invention of Shorthand" with a full page of characters of words; "An Anti-Jacobite's Creed, Alluding to Indiscriminate Charges in the Jacobit... See More
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Early electricity experiments... Nice map of Italy...
Item #676723
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1747 One of the better articles in this issue is: "Considerations on the State of the Spanish Affairs in their American Dominions" which takes over 2 pages.Over a full page is taken up with: "Electrical Experiments Proposed". Among the "Poetical Essays" is one titled: "A Hymn for the 9th of October 1746 being t... See More
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Canada content...
Item #676722
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1747 Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" with various news reports of the day, including an "Extract of a Letter from Cape Breton which is in Canada, and some reports on the trial of Lord Lovat. There is also: "A Description of the Town and Harbour of Louisbourgh, on the Island of Cape Breton..." which t
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Ships lost off the coast of Florida...
Item #676721
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1748 Among the articles in this issue are: "Hebrew the Primitive Language" "Draught of a Water Engine" "Insurrections of the Populace in Holland" and much more.Near the back is a report from "Carolina" which mentions: "Thirty vessels have lately been lost on the coast of Florida within 60 leagues ... See More
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Great and rare map of Montreal... Death of the King of England...
Item #676720
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1760 Perhaps the prime item is the very nice foldout map headed: "A Particular Map to Illustrated Gen. Amherst's Expedition to Montreal with a Plan of the Town & Draught of the Island".
The map has a very nice inset of the city of Montreal, and another of the island, with the main map showing the general vicinity. It folds out t... See More
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Franklin's experiments with electricity... prints of birds... The Smoky Mountains...
Item #676719
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1752 This issue includes a lengthy: "Letter from a Gentleman in Virginia" which is focused on the "smoaky weather" in Virginia, likely leading to the name of the "Smoky Mountains" of North Carolina. This article takes the equivalent of a full page and is followed by: "Observations on the Above Phenomena of the We... See More
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The troubles of Oglethorpe in Georgia...
Item #676718
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, June, 1744 An inside page has a report which includes: "...had a commission to be engineer with a salary of 15s a day, given him by Gen. James Oglethorpe who also conferred upon him many other favours having under pretence of sickness, left Georgia when the Spaniards came up to invade the same with a fleet and army of between 4 and 5,000 men, whi
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Benjamin Franklin's lightning rod experiment...
Item #676717
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1752 An inside page 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. Each piece of the illustration is identified as well.
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General Oglethorpe and the Creek Indians...
Item #676716
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1742 Among the articles are: "Description of Prague" and "Description of Egra".
Near the back is a report which includes: "Gen. Oglethorpe arrived here on the 6th...from St. Simons without the loss of a man. The same day the Creek Indians brought in five Spanish prisoners..." with much more.
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Near the back is a report which includes: "Gen. Oglethorpe arrived here on the 6th...from St. Simons without the loss of a man. The same day the Creek Indians brought in five Spanish prisoners..." with much more.
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Escape of Bonnie Prince Charlie...
Item #676715
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, October, 1746 The most historic content is the 1 1/2 page article: "Account of the Young Pretender's Escape after the Battle of Culloden".
Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe which includes content relating to the Jacobite Rebellion, including more on: "Furthe
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Near the back is the "Historical Chronicle" which has various news reports from throughout Europe which includes content relating to the Jacobite Rebellion, including more on: "Furthe
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Map of the Island of Martinique... Early American Indians...
Item #676691
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1759 Certainly the prime content is the very nice foldout map titled: "A Map of Martinico from the latest & best Authorities." with an inset labeled: "A Map of that Part of Guadaloupe where the English made their Defense, Jan. 23, 1759."The map shows considerable detail and measures 8 by 10 1/4 inches and is in great cond... See More
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Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Foldout maps...
Item #676690
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 Near the back is an inconspicuous yet very significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel.Under the heading: "List of Deaths for the Year 1759" is an entry reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years."
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Ben Franklin and his electrical experiments...
Item #676689
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1757 The prime feature is a nice report prefaced with: "Electrical Experiments made in pursuance of those of Mr. Canton, dated Dec. 3 1753; with explanations by Mr. Benjamin Franklin", with several references to Franklin within the article. A nice, period item from during the early period of Franklin's life.An article near the ba... See More
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French & Indian War...
Item #676688
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1759 There is a lengthy article titled: "Instructions by Major General Wolfe in Case of an Invasion" which has much detail. The "Historical Chronicle" also has several reports concerning the French & Indian War.Other articles in the issue noted in the table of contents include:
"An Accurate Description of the... See More
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Ben Franklin on the Stamp Act repeal...
Item #676687
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1767 One of the more notable articles is: "Protest Against Repealing the American Stamp Act" which takes over two pages (photos show portions) and provides some fascinating insight into this heated topic.Also present is: "The Examination of Doctor Benjamin Franklin, Relative to the Repeal of the American Stamp Act in 1767" whi... See More
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Major event at Crown Point, the French & Indian War...
Item #676686
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, September, 1759 An inside page contains a great report on one of the more significant battles of the French & Indian War, headed: "Letter from Maj. Gen. Amherst to Mr. Secretary Pitt, dated Crown Point, August 5" which gives a day-by-day account of the siege at Fort St. Frederick from July 27 to August 5.
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Early Georgia...
Item #676685
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1759 The first article is: "A Description of Havre de Grace" which takes over a full page. The accompanying map is lacking.
Also within: "An Account of the Heat of the Weather in Georgia, by Hen. Ellis, Esq. Governor" datelined from Georgia, July 17, 1758. An interesting and early article on Georgia which takes over a colum
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Also within: "An Account of the Heat of the Weather in Georgia, by Hen. Ellis, Esq. Governor" datelined from Georgia, July 17, 1758. An interesting and early article on Georgia which takes over a colum
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Patriotic plea by John Dickinson... John Hancock & his troubles...
Item #676683
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1769 Content includes: "A New Voyage to the West Indies, Giving an Account of the various Nations that dwell near the great river Mississippi, ..." which is extremely descriptive of the western lands of America and the native American Indians in the area and taking over 4 pages.Also within: "...Letter from General Paoli to ... See More
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Plate of a "real" mermaid, and a plate of a castle...
Item #676682
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1759 The issue begins with an: "Historical Description of the country Round Quebec" which was the focus of the French & Indian War at the time (see). This article takes 2 pages.Also in this issue is: "Some Account of Tattershall Castle" which includes a very nice full page plate of it. It still exists today in Li... See More
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Negotiations with the Cherokee Indian Nation...
Item #676680
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1760 Inside has: "A Brief Account of the Negotiation between Governor Lyttelton and Artakullakulla (or the "Little Carpenter"), Deputee of the Whole Cherokee Nation & other Headmen and Warriors of that Nation". This text takes close to 3 pages and includes the full printing of the: "Treaty of Peace and Friendship Concl... See More
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Capture of Fort Frontenac...
Item #676678
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1758 The prime content would be a report from the French and Indian War prefaced with: "The following is Col. Bradstreet's Letter to Gen. Abercrombie after the Reduction of Fort Frontenac" with a dateline of Oswego, Aug. 31, 1758 & a nice account of the battle, the site of present-day Kingston, Ontario.The report begins: &... See More
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