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Blacks to have rights of citizenship in New York ? Washington to move to England?
Item #679259
July 23, 1785
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 23, 1785
* General George Washington to move his residence to England (?)
* Blacks to have citizenship rights in New York (?)
Page 2 has a report from New York with some news from the Assembly of the state which includes: "...very warm debates also have taken place upon the question of admitting Blacks, Mulattoes, Mustees, Quadroons...the the r... See More
The expenses of war...
Item #673994
May 20, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 20, 1783 Pg. 2 has a small bit noting: "...Majesty's orders in Council for the removal of all restrictions on the American commerce & for admitting to an entry into the ports of Great Britain American ships...".
Page 3 notes: "The American army has made a remonstrance of grievances to the Supreme Council...a meeting of all the of
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Page 3 notes: "The American army has made a remonstrance of grievances to the Supreme Council...a meeting of all the of
The expenses of war...
Item #673993
May 20, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 20, 1783 Pg. 2 has a small bit noting: "...Majesty's orders in Council for the removal of all restrictions on the American commerce & for admitting to an entry into the ports of Great Britain American ships...".
Page 3 notes: "The American army has made a remonstrance of grievances to the Supreme Council...a meeting of all the of
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Page 3 notes: "The American army has made a remonstrance of grievances to the Supreme Council...a meeting of all the of
The British evacuate Savannah, and so much more...
Item #673748
October 22, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 22, 1782 The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "American Intelligence" relating to the British evacuation of Savannah, Georgia. It begins with a letter from General Green to the President of Congress noting: "I do myself the honour to transmit your Excellency a copy of General Wayne's letter giving an account of the evacuation of Savannah..... See More
The British evacuate Savannah, and so much more...
Item #673747
October 22, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 22, 1782 The entire ftpg. is taken up with: "American Intelligence" relating to the British evacuation of Savannah, Georgia. It begins with a letter from General Green to the President of Congress noting: "I do myself the honour to transmit your Excellency a copy of General Wayne's letter giving an account of the evacuation of Savannah..... 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
Great wealth of Revolutionary War reporting from Charleston & New York...
Item #673576
September 30, 1780
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, Sept. 30, 1780 All of pages 2 and 3 are taken up with letters from General Clinton to Germain giving his military reports on events in the New York vicinity as well as events in the South, plus two letters from General Earl Cornwallis in Charleston with his views of events in his theatre or war--terrific reading!
The first letter begins: "I had the hono
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The first letter begins: "I had the hono
The premiere issue of the war: the Declaration of Independence…
Item #673544
August 17, 1776
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 17, 1776
* Original Declaration of Independence... the complete text
* As reported from Great Britain
Certainly the overriding significance of this issue is the complete printing of arguably the most important document in American history, headed: "In Congress, July 4, 1776. A Declaration by the Representatives of the United States of America... See More
Surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga...
Item #671586
December 08, 1777
EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, Dec. 8, 1777
* Battles of Saratoga - New York
* General John Burgoyne surrenders
Certainly the most significant content is the page 2 report on the surrender of Burgoyne at Saratoga, a very much-needed victory for the American cause. Some of the reporting includes: "...arrived in town express...we are sorry to say that Government have re... See More
Washington's historic Farewell orders to the military..
Item #671571
January 06, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVRTISER, Scotland, Jan. 6, 1784
* General George Washington
* Farewell address to his Army
Certainly the most notable & historic content is the full text printing of: "General Washington's Farewell Orders to the Armies of the United States", a very historic & notable document datelined: "Rocky Hill, near Princetown, Nov. 2, 1783." It ta... See More
Closing events of the Revolutionary War...
Item #671567
December 20, 1782
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 20, 1782
* Closing events in the Revolutionary War
Inside has reports with datelines from New York & Richmond, mentioning in part: "...the French army...are about 4000, though they give themselves out for 5000. It is said that they are to embark at Boston." and also: "...when John Tolinson was convicted of fearing God and hono... See More
The King declares America independent?
Item #671566
September 27, 1782
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Sept. 27, 1782 Inside has report which includes: "...from New York which say that the New England people in general are very desirous of being at peace with their mother country...".
Also a: "Letter from a Gentleman of Considerable Property in Philadelphia to an English Nobleman" concerning financial matters, with mention of Robe... See More
News from the Revolutionary War...
Item #670666
February 08, 1780
THE YORK COURANT, England, Feb. 8, 1780
* American Revolutionary War
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
The front page has a few news items on the Revolutionary War: "...account that Sir Henry Clinton & Lord Cornwallis were about to embark, with 10,000 men...lying ready at Sandy Hook to take them on board for the southward...Several prizes taken from the American, lad... See More
Reuniting with England? The situation at Charleston...
Item #670117
March 05, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 5, 1782
* Revolutionary War
* From The Enemy
Page 2 has an interesting, and erroneous, report to a Quaker in Phila. which includes: "....I inform you that we have some hopes of soon being once more united to our mother country & become one people under our King...that the Congress, almost to a man, are heartily tired of the French allianc... See More
New York and New Hampshire work towards ratifying the Constitution...
Item #668752
March 08, 1788
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 8, 1788
* United States Constitution
* NY and NH ratification ?
Pages 2 and 3 contain some nice reporting on discussions within New York and New Hampshire on work towards ratifying the proposed Constitution.
Four pages, never bound nor trimmed, some loss at the bottom margins but not close to any text, minor margin w... See More
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold & the Battle of Groton Heights...
Item #667941
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 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 entire page & is signed by him in type: B. Arnold. This is his detailed report on the taking of New London... See More
Closing items on the Revolutionary War...
Item #667838
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1783 * Closing events in the Revolutionary War
Eighteen pages are taken up with "Summary of Proceedings in the 3rd Session of the Present Parliament" which include discussion on concluding events with the war in America, including: "...With respect to America, parliament had left little for ministers to do in negociating a p... See More
Great issue on the Battle of Ticonderoga...
Item #667818
August 27, 1777
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, August 27, 1777
* Siege of Fort Ticonderoga
* American Revolutionary War
* General John Burgoyne victory
The front page has: "...a correct & authentic distribution of the British forces under the command of Sir William Howe, from an officer of distinction just arrived from New York." with a nice accounting of the troops (see phot... See More
Provincial Congress meeting...
Item #667176
December 23, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Dec. 23, 1775
* Meeting of a Provincial Congress
* Early Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that
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* Meeting of a Provincial Congress
* Early Revolutionary War
Front page report mentions the meeting of a Provincial Congress in Charlestown, South Carolina. Interesting ftpg. letter concerning a runaway slave on board a British ship. Pg. 2 has political reports from New York & Philadelphia, including mention that
The actions of General Washington, and more...
Item #666953
December 01, 1780
THE TOWN & C0UNTRY MAGAZINE, London, December, 1780 Over 3 pages are taken up with "Manner of Making War Among the Indians of America" concluded in a future issue.
Also: "A Short Account of Jamaica and its Inhabitants" is datelines from Kingston and takes 2 1/2 pages.
Near the back is a letter from Henry Clinton to Lord George Germaine dated at New York in whi... See More
Proclamation by General Howe...
Item #666884
May 01, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE,
Asserting the Americans had no cause to go to war...
Item #666878
March 01, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 1, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
A page 2 item notes: "...General Howe & our army were all well; that a party of Rebels had attempted to surprise Major Rogers in Fort Independence but had been repulsed...". Another page has a lengthy letter concerning the war in the colonies, including: "... See More
Congress rallies the troops...
Item #666873
January 16, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1777
* Benjamin Frankin, Ethan Allen & more
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Page 2 has a items concerning an officer at Boston addressing General Howe upon his retreat from the heights of Boston. And a short note from Ticonderoga, followed by a report from New York noting: "...General Howe has wrote for more troops...Whateve... See More
Action concerning desertion from duty in battle...
Item #666259
March 22, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 22, 1777
* Rare Revolutionary War title from America
The front page is taken up with some legal issues concerning the governance of Philadelphia. Page 2 has an item from the Congress of New York concerning: "...divers persons...for notorious disaffection to the liberties of America & other sufficient causes, been sent into so... See More
Wealth of interesting commentary from just before the outbreak of war...
Item #666066
February 17, 1775
THE VIRGINIA GAZETTE (with Supplement), Williamsburg, Feb. 17, 1775 This newspaper was published by Alexander Purdie, a distinction to be made since there were three newspapers of this title printed in Williamsburg during the early period of the Revolutionary War.
Fully half of the front page is taken up with an interesting article headed: "Observations On Taxing America". Notewor... See More
The Revolutionary War to end soon? Ben Franklin negotiating with the French...
Item #664535
June 21, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 21, 1777 Page 2 has an item concerning the Revolutionary War in America, with text including: "...that the congress had sent to Gen. Howe some proposals for a reconciliation, but such as they knew would not be accepted. It was supposed to be done to gain time. Gen Howe was...preparing to go on a secret expedition not to Philadelphia as it was thought;... See More
Revolutionary War content in a British newspaper...
Item #664534
January 04, 1777
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 4, 1777
* Revolutionary War
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
A page 2 item from Philadelphia headed "America" is concerning supplies for the army, noting: "...sundry inhabitants of these United States to keep supplies from the army or promote their own interest have purchased considerable quantities of clothing & refuse to dispos... See More
Arguing against American independence...
Item #663813
March 09, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, March 9, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Over half of the front page is taken up with: "The following rules... See More
Ben Franklin's donation...
Item #663756
October 25, 1788
PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Oct. 25, 1788 Page 3 has an item noting: "We learn that Dr. Franklin a few days ago presented the Hon. Vice President Redick with 50 pounds as a donation to the Academy lately erected in Washington...". Other news reports from Boston, New York & Petersburg.
Four pages, very nice condition with 17 illus. ship ads on the ... See More
Latest from the Charleston campaign... Washington to attack New York?
Item #663732
April 29, 1780
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, April 29, 1780
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The ftpg. has a letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord G. Germain dated at James Island, South Carolina, in which he reports the latest news on the Southern campaign from his perspective. A few bits: "...My intention is to pass to the neck of Charles Town as soon as possible. The ... See More
On the Roberts & Carlisle treason... Discussion of the American war...
Item #663335
THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1779* Abraham Carlisle & John Roberts
* Treason trials - Revolutionary War
The first article: "Summary of Proceedings in the Present Parliament" takes ten pages and includes much talk of the on-going Revolutionary War, bits including: "...He enumerated a black catalogue of crimes committed by the leaders of the American rebe... See More
Much news from the Revolutionary War...
Item #662994
September 28, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
The front page has an ad for the desertion of two soldiers from milita... See More
British occupation of Newport...
Item #662479
January 22, 1777
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, Jan. 22, 1777
* Capture of Newport, Rhode Island
* General Henry Clinton (British)
* American Revolutionary War
This is a broadside "Extraordinary", being single sheet and printed on one side only.
"Extra" issues were printed when notable news was received outside the normal printing schedule, issue to get the informatio... See More
Great issue on the capture of New York City...
Item #662462
November 04, 1776
THE LONDON GAZETTE EXTRAORDINARY, England, Nov. 4, 1776
* Capture of New York City
* American Independence
* Great year to have (1776)
* Revolutionary War
Almost the entirety of the front page is taken up with a letter from General Howe to Lord G. Germaine dated at "York Island, Sept. 21, 1776". It begins with an historic report: "I have the satisfaction to inform you... See More
Great issue on the capture of New York...
Item #662345
November 05, 1776
ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, Nov. 5, 1776
* American Revolutionary War
* New York City captured
* General William Howe
This is a very significant issue, as most of the front page is taken up with reports on the historic capture of New York City by the British, beginning with the report from the noted: "London Gazette Extraordinary" issue of Nov. 4 which includes the l... See More
Battle of Bennington, and so much more...
Item #662286
January 14, 1778
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 14, 1778
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* Battle of Bennington & much more
This was a Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British occupied the city. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the masthead... See More
General Howe proclamations in a Tory newspaper.....
Item #661835
November 19, 1777
THE PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER OR THE WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Nov. 19, 1777
* Revolutionary War Tory original
* Rare Pro British issue from America
* General William Howe proclamations
This was a strongly Tory newspaper published in Philadelphia when the British were in occupation. It began in 1775 and ended when the British evacuated the city in May of 1778. Not surprisingly, the ... See More
The New England Restraining Act---extended...
Item #661535
September 02, 1775
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, Sept. 2, 1775
* The New England Restraining Act
* Pre Revolutionary tension w/ England
* John Hancock gets married
Taking nearly one-third of the front page and most of page 2 is the extension of the very historic New England Restraining Act by Parliament. This was the King's response to the American colonies' decision to boycott Briti... See More
George Washington on aiding the enemy...
Item #661436
May 04, 1776
PENNSYLVANIA LEDGER, Philadelphia, May 4, 1776
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
* Tory issue from Pennsylvania
* Great year to have (1776)
This was a decidedly Tory newspaper, supportive of the British efforts in America. This newspaper ended publication in June, 1778 when the British evacuated the city.
Half of the front page is a letter signed by: A Settled Citizen" which r... See More
Maryland resolves for peace, but only if independence is assured...
Item #660239
August 01, 1782
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, August, 1782 Under: "American Affairs" is a report from Annapolis which includes: "...announcing the arrival of Sir Guy Carleton at New York as a commissioner for making peace or war in North America...to enable the King of Great Britain to conclude a peace or truce with the United States (by the appellation of the revolted colonies) being laid be... See More
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown...
Item #660214
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, London, December and the Appendix issue for the year 1781 * Charles Cornwallis, 1st Marquess Cornwallis
* Surrender at Yorktown VA Virginia
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
Certainly the most historic report in this issue--and perhaps in any issue from the Revolutionary War--is that near the back of the issue under "American Affairs". It is an "E... See More
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
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
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Near the back
Washington crosses the Delaware... Franklin vs. Howe...
Item #660004
THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1777
* General George Washington
* Crosses - crossing the Delaware
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of
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* General George Washington
* Crosses - crossing the Delaware
The prime content is an excellent letter written & signed by G. Washington dated "Headquarters, New Town, Dec. 26, 1776" which describes his crossing of the Delaware River, reading in part: "I have the pleasure of congratulating you upon the success of
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
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
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
Why England should quit the war in America...
Item #659903
June 28, 1777
THE LONDON EVENING POST, England, June 28, 1777
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
The ftpg. has some news items including: "...That Philadelphia is too strong to be attempted on any side. That Mr. Washington has removed from Morristown to Bound Brook...Mr. Washington is, by his new position, between 8 and 9 miles nearer to New York. That Lord Cornwallis is... 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
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
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