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Closing events of the Revolutionary War...
Item #690374
April 29, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 29, 1783
* American Revolutionary War - closing events
The front page has some reports concerning the negotiations for a treaty of peace to end the Revolutionary War. Also reports headed: "America" which carry over to page 2 concerning various events in America, one bit noting: "...In January last, Col. Willet, with about 600 men... See More
Reports on closing events of the Revolutionary War...
Item #690373
July 25, 1783
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, July 25, 1783
* American Revolutionary War - closing events
This issue has a wealth of reporting on the closing events of the Revolutionary War and the negotiations for peace.
The front page has reports concerning the Spanish at St. Augustine, and mention that: "...returned from New York & brings information that every preparation is making... See More
England discusses the issue of independence for America... War accounts...
Item #686694
May 12, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 12, 1780
* American Revolutionary War era newspaper
* Independence for America ?
Pages 2 and 3 have much discussion in the House of Commons concerning the Revolutionary War. A few bits include: "...introduced his motion for a reconciliation between Great Britain & her colonies. Peace, he said, was a desirable object to every man...The p... See More
Conflicts on how to empower a federal Congress... Building factories in Asia?
Item #671781
April 27, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, April 27, 1784 Page 3 has an item noting: "The government in America is far from being completely settled, as there is a difference in sentiment what power to lodge in the Congress; and addition to the present being thought absolutely necessary, but the jealousy of the norther states will not let the comply with the desire of the southern ones...Sever... See More
Newly formed America flexing its trade muscles with England...
Item #671779
March 23, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 23, 1784 Page 3 has a report headed: "America - From the New York Royal Gazette" which was loyal to the British during the Revolutionary War. It notes in part: "...Assembly of New Jersey...Resolved unanimously, that the United States in Congress assembled, ought to be vested with the exclusive power of regulating trade & commerce t... See More
Fear that the new government in America will fail...
Item #671777
February 13, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Feb. 13, 1784
* United States government to fail ?
* Post-Revolutionary War events
Page 4 has an interesting letter from Philadelphia to a friend in Glasgow noting in part: "Our government...is not yet well established; and I am really afraid that this country will experience some dreadful political convulsion before this desirable establishmen... See More
Officers respond to Washington's Farewell Address... British evacuate New York City....
Item #671570
January 02, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 2, 1784
* re. George Washington's Farewell Address
* British Troops evacuation of New York
The ftpg. has a report from New York noting: "General Thomas Mifflin is chosen resident of Congress for the ensuing year, in the room of Elias Boudinot...His Excellency General Washington, by proclamation bearing the date the 4th instant, and in ... See More
France '...excited the ruinous rebellion in America...'
Item #671569
August 23, 1782
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 23, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century original
* From The Enemy
Inside has a report noting in part: "The superior policy of the French cabinet has shewn itself in all the following instances: in exciting the ruinous rebellion in America; in watching for a proper opportunity to assist the rebels; in prevailing on Spain to join th... See More
A Proclamation by the King...
Item #620582
June 13, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, June 13, 1780 Although from the midst of the Revolutionary War I cannot find any reference to it, this issue filled primarily with reports from Europe, including a front page "Proclamation" by the King.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, nice condition.
A Proclamation by the King concerning riots and treason...
Item #620581
June 16, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, June 16, 1780 Although from the midst of the Revolutionary War I cannot find any reference to it, this issue filled primarily with reports from Europe, including a front page "Proclamation" by the King concerning treasonous activity.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, light wear to folds, generally nice condition.
On General Fraser's work in Canada...
Item #611545
March 17, 1780
EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 17, 1780
* Revolutionary War
Over one-third of the front page is taken up with a: "Eulogium on General Fraser--From General Burgoyne's State of the Expedition from Canada, just published" (see for portions).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Relations with America...
Item #606551
June 09, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, June 9, 1780 The bottom of the front page begins a letter which takes two-thirds of pg. 2 concerning relations with America, beginning; "I shall wave mentioning any thing with regard to the American war; so much has been said pro and con by men of superior abilities...this is not my design, but I shall confine myself to a few of the most notorious rec... See More
Duel of Generals Lee and Clarkson... Washington at West Point...
Item #592340
December 03, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Dec. 3, 1779 Inside has: "...Our fleet and army at New York have had a happy escape from the vengeance D'Estaing pronounced against them...passenger...says that every thing was quiet when he came from New York excepting some little skirmishing in the back settlements...repulsing an attack on Long Island & making a descent in the Jersies where ... See More
Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain...
Item #592266
November 05, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 5, 1779 The entire front page and half of page 2 are taken up with: "The Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain in answer to the Exposition of the Court of France" which relates in part to the French involvement in the Revolutionary War (see for portions).
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Frustration with lost reinforcements...
Item #592265
November 02, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Nov. 2, 1779 The entire front page and a bit of pg. 2 are taken up with: "The Justifying Memorial of the King of Great Britain in Answer to the Exposition of the Court of France". This lengthy piece concerning the French involvement in the Revolutionary War, a few bits noting in part: "...During the disputes that had arisen between Great Bri... See More
Plans for a peace proposal... Rev. War...
Item #592263
October 22, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, October 22, 1779
* Revolutionary War peace plan ?
Page 3 has a report of some hope for peace in the Revolutionary War, headed: "Proposals for the final Settlement & Pacification of the Troubles in America..." which includes 6 points as printed here, the first: "Required that commissioners be appointed to treat, consult,... See More
British defeat in the South...
Item #592256
August 24, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 24, 1779 Most of the first column on the front page is taken up with a piece from the book of Genesis prefaced with: "The following beautiful Apologue in the Eastern stile was written by Dr. Franklin some years ago, with a view of reclaiming his countrymen in New England from that spirit of intolerance and religious persecution which were then so... See More
How Virginia dealt with patriots & traitors...
Item #592255
August 20, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Aug. 20, 1779 Page 3 under "America" has a report from the Committee of the House of Delegates in Virginia, which includes: "...those inhabitants of this state who were beyond sea at the commencement of hostilities at Lexington, & have not since by overt acts adhered to the public enemy, ought still to be deemed citizens of this commonwe... See More
Crushing the rebellion in the South...
Item #592044
March 30, 1781
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 30, 1781 Page 3 has: "The station his Majesty's forces have now taken in the southern colonies must be the means of entirely crushing the rebellion here, as it is impossible the rebels can have any communication with the north but by a round of several miles through swamps & other places as disadvantageous." (see) The rest of the co... See More
Revolutionary War era....
Item #592043
March 09, 1781
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, March 9, 1781
* Uncommon title
A nice newspaper from the closing months of the Revolutionary War, however I find no American content. All the news reports seem to be European in focus. Many ads as well.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, nice condition.
Terminating the "present commotions"...
Item #591949
June 04, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, June 4, 1779 Page 3 includes: "...The open assistance given by the natural rivals & enemies of Great Britain to the rebellious colonies of North America has united all ranks of men in zeal for the common cause. They rejoice in the success which attends your Majesty's arms...and they, trusting in the Almighty, look forward with the solicitude of good cit... See More
General John Burgoyne...
Item #591927
May 25, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 25, 1779 Most of page 2 is taken up with further discussions in the House of Commons on the conduct of General Howe. Page 3 has from the "House of Commons: "General Burgoyne rose and recapitulated the whole of the American war in which he had been concerned...". An update notes: "...from Virginia...brings advice that nothing had yet... See More
Reflecting upon the events of the on-going war...
Item #591924
May 14, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 14, 1779
* Rare Revolutionary War era title
Inside has a lengthy discussion in the "House of Commons" concerning the actions of General Grey and Howe in the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...That the southern expedition was the only effectual diversion of Gen. Washington's army in favour of our northern forces...harassed b... See More
Item #591745
January 15, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 15, 1779 Although from the middle of the Revolutionary War I find very little--if any--reference to it, this issue filled primarily with European reports. Complete in 8 pages, measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches, light wear to folds, generally nice condition.
Item #591744
January 12, 1779
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, Jan. 12, 1779 Although from the middle of the Revolutionary War I find very little--if any--reference to it, this issue filled primarily with European reports. Complete in 8 pages plus also included is the single page "Supplement" issue. Measures 8 1/2 by 11 inches, light wear to folds, generally nice condition.
Mention of "The Pretender"...
The Count of Albany's death report... woodcut ad...
Item #591473
March 09, 1784
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Edinburgh, March 9, 1784 Within this issue is a report of the death of the Count of Albany, which makes reference to The Pretender. Also included is a decorative woodcut ad for "Improved Milk of Roses". News of the day with period advertising are present throughout. Measures approximately 8 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, complete in 8 pages, in good con... See More
Early reports on the fall of Charleston to the British...
Item #585440
May 23, 1780
THE EDINBURGH ADVERTISER, Scotland, May 23, 1780 Page 2 has: "...from the force carried out with Sir Henry Clinton to South Carolina, there is room to entertain the most favourable hopes of the success of his enterprise. With Sir Henry Clinton, from New York, went 7500 men..." with more (see photos). Elsewhere is: "...a letter from an Officer on board the brig Hawke off Staten... See More
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