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
Colonial Albany County land for sale...
Item #678057
July 07, 1770
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1770
* Albany County, New York
* Land for sale advertisement
The more famous newspapers of this period from shortly before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War--and from the year of the Boston Massacre--with an inside page containing the ad as seen in the photo below, headed: "AMERICAN LANDS to be sold..."in Albany County, New York, with oth... See More
Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...
Item #675312
August 16, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated April 26, 1757, Feb. 19, 1763, Aug. 16, 1766, Jan. 31, 1767, & June 13, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & some foxing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. Each measures ab... See More
Capt. Cook explores the South Pacific...
Item #675104
July 30, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 30, 1771 An inside page has an: "Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman on Board the Endeavour...", which includes in part: "We sailed in August, 1768 and after touching at several places, arrived at St. George's Land...great care was taken to cultivate a friendly correspondence with the natives..." with more, taking over a full colum... See More
On the slave trade in the West Indies...
Item #675010
October 04, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 4, 1766 The back page has a small report from West Florida on the French traders in Louisiana. Also from Senegal of "... there have been lately upwards of two hundred French trading ships on the coast of Africa; -- which was a principal cause of the price of slaves being so high, the Goree Merchants having contracted to supply the Spanish West Indi... See More
Capital moves to Princeton due to troubles with angry soldiers over lack of pay...
Item #674608
August 19, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 19, 1783 Page 2 has a nice account of the insurrection by solders in Philadelphia due to being furloughed without their pay, noting in part: "...The Congress have thought fit to remove themselves to Prince Town [Princeton], the malcontents, consisting principally if not wholly, of the disbanded soldiery, and who...were very alarming have become ... See More
Capital moves to Princeton due to troubles with angry soldiers over lack of pay...
Item #674607
August 19, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 19, 1783 Page 2 has a nice account of the insurrection by solders in Philadelphia due to being furloughed without their pay, noting in part: "...The Congress have thought fit to remove themselves to Prince Town [Princeton], the malcontents, consisting principally if not wholly, of the disbanded soldiery, and who...were very alarming have become ... See More
Angry Boston freeholders... Destroy Fort Pitt...
Item #674528
December 19, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Dec. 19, 1772 The second page has the follow-up petition from the Freeholders of Boston expressing once again their concern about the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court, as well as a request for a special meeting of the General Assembly to discuss this important and alarming matter.
A reply from the Governor says their reasons are insufficient and they have n... See More
Angry Boston freeholders... Destroy Fort Pitt...
Item #674527
December 19, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Dec. 19, 1772 The second page has the follow-up petition from the Freeholders of Boston expressing once again their concern about the salaries of the judges of the Superior Court, as well as a request for a special meeting of the General Assembly to discuss this important and alarming matter.
A reply from the Governor says their reasons are insufficient and they have n... See More
Fourteen British issues from the end of the Revolutionary War...
Item #674290
April 05, 1782
A group lot of 14 newspapers, the Edinburgh Advertiser, Scotland, 1782 (4); and The London Chronicle, 1782-3 (10), all complete and in good condition but I find no Revolutionary War content worth noting. They measure 9 by 12 inches.
News of peace received in America...
Item #673992
May 17, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 17, 1783 Page 2 has various items concerning America including: "...the Congress of the United States of America, we hear, have refused to ratify the Provisional Treaty of Peace till after the British troops are withdrawn from New York..." and also: "...as soon as the regular official information was received of the peace being actually... See More
Tired of pirating... news from Charlestown...
Item #673976
November 22, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, November 22, 1766 The front page has an article with the dateline "Newport, Rhode Island, October 6" which is from "a letter from Castle Brew, at Annamaboa, on the Coast of Africa...". It talks about the pirate infested areas along the coastline, but in particular the one ship "commanded by one Hide". "...These fellows neither murder, ... See More
Sir Guy Carleton to remain commander-in-chief...
Item #673964
April 26, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 26, 1783 Page 2 has a brief item: "Sir Guy Carleton is to continue Commander in Chief of the British forces in North America". Page 5 has most of a column headed: "American News" which has much on the federal finances & includes a letter from Mr. Robert Morris.
Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, nice condition.
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Sir Guy Carleton to remain commander-in-chief...
Item #673963
April 26, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 26, 1783
* American Revolutionary War nears the end
Pg. 2 has a brief item: "Sir Guy Carleton is to continue Commander in Chief of the British forces in North America". Page 5 has most of a column headed: "American News" which has much on the federal finances & includes a letter from Mr. Robert Morris.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by ... See More
Loyalists evacuating America...
Item #673791
January 16, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 16, 1783 Page 2 has: "By authentic advices from Charlestown [Charleston]...we are informed that preparations were making with the utmost diligence for the evacuation of this valuable possession. Thousands of the inhabitants were packing up their goods & conveying their negroes to Jamaica...All hopes of a countermand having entirely vanished, the L... See More
The British evacuate Savannah, and so much more...
Item #673747
October 22, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 22, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
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 Way... See More
Thoughts on independence for America...
Item #673703
October 17, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 17, 1782 Half of page 7 is taken up with: "American News" with the first report prefaced with: "The following correspondence took place before Washington received from the British Commissioners the offer of Unconditional Independence:" and what follows is a letter from Major General Green to the President of Congress dated at Bacon'... 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
Independence of America will destroy the marine power of England... A plan for capturing General Greene...
Item #673668
July 18, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 18, 1782
* Revolutionary War Era
* 18th century
* From The Enemy
Page 4 has a letter noting: "...urging the Councils of the State to give up to French & Congressional ambition the independence of American, and with it our best resources of commerce, wealth, and naval strength...For the wise maxims...of that Court...are 'that the independenc... See More
Reference to the surrender of Cornwallis...
Item #673653
February 26, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 26, 1782 Page 3 has a letter: "To the People of Great Britain" which begins: "When I resolved to address you on our failures in the American war, a general apathy prevailed in every quarter of the kingdom..." with much more, taking over one-third of a page.
Another page mentions: "...And as the loss of Lord Cornwallis's army w... See More
Controversial case of Col. Isaac Haynes... British support of loyal subjects...
Item #673652
February 07, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 7, 1782
* re. Isaac Haynes execution
* American Revolutionary War
All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with: "Further Particulars of the Debate in the House of Lords...on the Duke of Richmond's Motion Respecting the Execution of Col. Haynes in America." This was a very controversial event in the Revolutio... See More
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
The famous Jewish boxer Daniel Mendoza...
Item #673532
June 23, 1791
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 23, 1791
* Daniel Mendoza vs. William Ward
* Jewish boxer - boxing challenge
Inside has two-thirds of a column taken up with a nice account of a boxing match headed: "Boxing - Ward and Mendoza". Daniel Mendoza was a famous Jewish boxer who transformed the English stereotype of a Jew from a weak, defenseless person into someone deser... See More
Celebrating the repeal of the Stamp Act...
Item #673503
June 12, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 12, 1766
* Repeal of the Stamp Act celebration
Page 2 has a report on the "Ascot Races", one of the more renowned horse races in the world. Another report is on the East India Company which talks in part about the tea trade. The back page has a note that: "A letter from New York...says that a solemn thanksgiving had been appointed to b... See More
Jews converting to Christianity?
Item #673108
August 20, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 20, 1789
* Judaica - Jewish
Page 2 contains an interesting Judaica item headed: "A Singular Imposition" and beginning: "The boast of the Jews, that not one of them ever became a genuine convert to Christianity since its establishment is probably confirmed by the following instance...During the last summer a Polish Jew...so far excite... See More
Tyburn, England in 1873... 'God's Tribunal' - off to the Executioner...
Item #672699
November 06, 1783
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 6, 1783 As stated in Wikipedia: "Tyburn was a village in... present-day London... For many centuries, the name Tyburn was synonymous with capital punishment, it having been the principal place for execution of London criminals and convicted traitors, including many religious martyrs. It was also known as 'God's Tribunal', in the 18th century.&qu... See More
Controversial case of Col. Isaac Haynes... British support of loyal subjects...
Item #672492
February 07, 1782
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 7, 1782 All of the front page, page 2, and a portion of page 3 are taken up with: "Further Particulars of the Debate in the House of Lords...on the Duke of Richmond's Motion Respecting the Execution of Col. Haynes in America." This was a very controversial event in the Revolutionary War as Isaac Haynes was hanged by the British under controve... See More
Establishing the rules of cricket... A premier report...
Item #671291
July 28, 1789
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 28, 1789
* A cornerstone issue for any cricket collection
The article is titled: "Cricket" which contains within a subtitle reading: "Laws of the Game" which takes the majority of the article. There is another smaller subhead reading: "Betts" which mentions wagering on the game. The prefatory paragraph reads:... See More
Early Florida mention...
Item #670139
September 12, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 12, 1767 Page 2 has a report noting that Halifax, Nova Scotia, has: "...upwards of 300 houses have been built in that place within the course of two years...".
Another page has a report taken from "The South Carolina Gazette", mostly taken up with of the Lt. Governor of West Florida which includes: "...What most other Colonie... See More
Cherokees asking for peace...
Item #670137
November 11, 1760
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 11, 1760 Inside has a brief report headed: "America" with a Charleston dateline, noting: "Letter from Augusta...advise that about 4 days ago they were informed that the Cherokees were asking for a peace...".
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Indian troubles...
Item #670116
February 25, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 25, 1772 Page 2 has a letter from Philadelphia which begins: "In my last I informed you of the great apprehensions we were under of an Indian rupture, and I am now sorry to have occasion to confirm that disagreeable intelligence..." with more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, foxing to the front page otherwise good.
Reports concerning the French & Indian War...
Item #668855
March 29, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 29, 1757 One-third of the front page is taken up with reports headed: "America" with New York and Boston datelines. One bit notes: "...God grant they may come safe; for with these and the fleets that are expected from England...we hope a new turn will be given to our affairs and some better success attend our arms...".
Eight pages, 8 ... See More
Reports on the French & Indian War...
Item #668854
March 26, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 26, 1757 The front page begins with over a half column report headed: "America" with a Boston dateline. Mentions include: "...four New England colonies having agreed to furnish his Lordship with 4000 men for the operations of the ensuing year...". This is followed by a report concerning events of the French & Indian War.
Eight pag... See More
Relating to the French & Indian War...
Item #668853
March 17, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 17, 1757 The front page hs a somewhat brief report headed: "America" being a letter from Pennsylvania: "Matters at present are pretty quiet on our borders...cannot see those vigorous preparations going forward...deputies are going to England from both sides..." and more.
Eight pages, 8 1/4 by 11 1/4 inches, red tax stamp, very n... See More
French & Indian War news...
Item #668852
March 15, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1757 Page 6 has half a column headed: "America" which is a: "Letter from an Officer of Lord John Murray's Regiment, dated Schenectady". This has some nice content on the French & Indian War, & includes: "...we were ordered to join the regiment at Albany, from which place the New-Englanders had gone up to attack Cro... See More
Trading pelts with the Eskimos...
Item #667031
August 25, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 25, 1772 The back page has a letter from: "Salem, in New England" which has a nice report concerning trading beaver, ermine & other skins with the Eskimo Indians, taking nearly a full column.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, very nice condition.
A slave kills his master...
Item #667030
August 29, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 29, 1772
* Slave kills his master
Beginning on the front page & carrying over to take most of pg. 2 is a report from Boston concerning the Massachusetts Assembly making provisions for support of the governor, and the governor supporting the colony. Included are six "resolves" from the General Assembly concerning such arrangements.
Ther... See More
News from America...
Item #667029
September 01, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 1, 1772 Page 2 has 2 reports under "America" with Charleston and Philadelphia datelines. Also a letter from Boston which begins: "We carry as very hostile appearance in this part of America. We are preparing for an expedition but to what quarter of the world is uncertain..." with a bit more.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice cond... See More
News from America...
Item #667028
September 08, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 8, 1772 Over one-third of page 6 has news from America with datelines from Philadelphia, Boston, Albany, and Providence. Several of the report deal with trouble with the Indians.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice condition.
Trouble with the Creek Indians...
Item #667026
November 26, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 26, 1772 An inside page has a small item from Charleston headed "America" noting: "...from the country of the Creeks inform us that those Indians are at present very turbulent, they have killed a Trader named Inman, beat & otherwise maltreated several other traders in their towns, and threaten to commit further outrages."
Eight pag... See More
French & Indian War news...
Item #667023
March 15, 1757
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 15, 1757 Page 6 has half a column headed: "America" which is a: "Letter from an Officer of Lord John Murray's Regiment, dated Schenectady". This has some nice content on the French & Indian War, & includes: "...we were ordered to join the regiment at Albany, from which place the New-Englanders had gone up to attack Cro... See More
New governor of New York assumes his office...
Item #667017
August 22, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 22, 1771
* William Tyron assumes office
* 39th governor of New York
Page 2 has a report from New York under the heading: "America" on the arrival of Governor Tryon in New York for his formal installation as governor of New York. He had arrived, with his family, from North Carolina, where he had previously been governor.
Eight pages 8 by 1... See More
The arrival of Governor Penn from England...
Item #667015
December 17, 1771
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 17, 1771
* Richard Penn Jr. arrives in Pennsylvania
Page 6 has a brief item headed: "America" with a Philadelphia dateline which reports the arrival of: "...the Hon. Richard Penn., Esq., our Governor. On his landing he was received by a great number...bells were immediately set a ringing...".
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, ve... See More
News from America...
Item #667013
January 17, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 17, 1767
* 18th century London, England
Page 6 has most of a column with news headed: "America" with datelines from New York and Philadelphia.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, very nice condition.... See More
News from America...
Item #667011
February 19, 1767
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 19, 1767
* 18th century London, England
Most of the ftpg. is taken up with: "The History of Greenland, Containing a Description of the Country & its Inhabitants...", continued in future issues.
Page 2 has half column of news items headed "America", as well as: "An Extract from Obilby's Account of America" ... See More
A report from America...
Item #667009
April 14, 1772
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 14, 1772 Page 6 has a short report headed: "America" with a Newport, Rhode Island dateline concerning the seizure of ships.
Eight pages, 8 by 11 inches, nice condition.
Boundary troubles with the Cherokee Indians...
Item #666937
July 17, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 17, 1766
* Cherokee Nation - Indians
An inside page has reports datelined from Charleston, Philadelphia and Annapolis, dealing with various unrelated items.
An additional report from Charleston notes: "...the boundary line between this Province & the Cherokee Indians has been lately run...the Indians express great uneasiness at the
... See More
* Cherokee Nation - Indians
An inside page has reports datelined from Charleston, Philadelphia and Annapolis, dealing with various unrelated items.
An additional report from Charleston notes: "...the boundary line between this Province & the Cherokee Indians has been lately run...the Indians express great uneasiness at the
Celebration of the Stamp Act repeal has horrible consequences...
Item #666935
July 22, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, July 22, 1766
* Repeal of the Stamp Act celebration disaster
The back page has a letter from Burlington, New Jersey, offering thanks for the repeal of the hated Stamp Act. A portion includes: "...On hearing the joyful news of the repeal of the stamp act, about 3 half-barrels of powder were provided...a negro boy, seeing some powder scattered on the grou... See More
Spanish taking over New Orleans...
Item #666933
July 26, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 26, 1766
* Louisiana Rebellion - Creole revolt
* Spanish Occupation of New Orleans
Inside has a report headed: "America" with a Charleston, S.C. dateline. There are several news items, one of which notes: "...that the Spanish governor...was arrived at New Orleans in order to take possession of that place..." with more on the Fren... See More
Thanks for repealing the Stamp Act, and more...
Item #666931
August 05, 1766
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 5, 1766 Page 2 has a report from the New York General Assembly which notes the gratitude of New York, and resolved to erect an equestrian state of the King for protecting: "...from the fury of a cruel, merciless and savage enemy; and lately from the utmost confusion and distress by the repeal of the Stamp Act..." with more.
Page 5 ha... See More
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