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715384

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #715384

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated May 25, 1758, June 7, 1760, Aug. 5, 1762, Feb. 21, 1765, and June 1, 1771. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good conditio... See More  

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713512

Five British newspapers from the 1760's - 1790's...

Item #713512
* Pre and post American Revolutionary War era

* Great, unique gift idea for that history buff




(5) An interesting & unique lot of five British newspapers, containing all different titles from the 18th century. They span the 1760's thru the 1790's and include at least one from each decade. Some have red ink stamps (partial or otherwise, see images). Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping... See More  

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704618

Establishing the rules of cricket... A premier report...

Item #704618

July 28, 1789

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 28, 1789  



* A historic cornerstone addition 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.

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704521

The HMS Bounty prepares for its fateful trip... A slave ship burns...

Item #704521

August 28, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, Aug. 28, 1787  



* Captain William Bligh prepares for voyage

* HMS Bounty - merchant ship - mutiny fame

* Fateful South Pacific Ocean expedition




The back page has an inconspicuous report noting "The ship which has been engaged by the Admiralty to make a voyage to the Society Islands for the bread-fruit which is to be transported to our West India settlement,... See More  

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704040

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #704040

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated March 9, 1758, June 10, 1760, MArch 3, 1763, Feb. 20, 1768, and May 28, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... See More  

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703647

The most influential speech in support of the Constitution...

Item #703647

November 22, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 22, 1787  As soon as the Constitution was presented to the public it was met with an onslaught of criticism that its defenders would need to counter. It initially fell to the Constitution's champions based in Pennsylvania, where the Constitutional Convention was held, to devise a response. None proved more influential than the speech delivered on Octobe... See More  

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703554

Burgoyne surrenders Saratoga to Horatio Gates...

Item #703554

December 11, 1777

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 11, 1777 



* Surrender of General John Burgoyne

* Battles of Saratoga - New York

* American Revolutionary War




A page 2 report begins: "The account of the capitulation of General Burgoyne's army was brought to Quebec by some deserters from the Provincials who had entered into the King's service, & whom Gen. Burgoyne, when he found he ... See More  

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703422

The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...

Item #703422

April 24, 1770

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770  This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a catalyst for action which would result in the Rev... See More  

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703376

The British review Thomas Paine’s “Common Sense”…

Item #703376

May 30, 1776

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, May 30, 1776  A terrific issue as almost the entirety of page 5 is taken up with a report headed: "COMMON SENSE: Address to the Inhabitants of AMERICA on several Interesting Subjects. October, Price 1s, 6d". There is a prefacing not reading: "This Tract was originally published at Philadelphia and is just reprinted and published here. The writer of th... See More  

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703367

The Boston Massacre: the definitive report in a London newspaper...

Item #703367

April 24, 1770

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 24, 1770 



* The Boston Massacre

* Historic reporting




This is simply a terrific issue as it gives an excellent account of the Boston Massacre as taken from the "Boston Gazette" newspaper of March 12, 1770, the issue so famous that it was reprinted due to its excellent account of this, one of the most famous events of the 18th century, and a... See More  

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702789

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #702789

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Sept. 16, 1758, Nov. 13, 1762, Dec. 13, 1764, April 7, 1768, and May 2, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in nice condi... See More  

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702248

Washington's state-of-the-union address to the nation...

Item #702248

December 25, 1794

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 25, 1794  All of page 3 and over half of page 4 are taken up with George Washington's state-of-the-union address, headed & prefaced with: "AMERICA - Congress of the United States, Nov. 19" "This day, at twelve o'clock, the President of the United States met both Houses of the Legislature in the Chamber of the House of Representati... See More  

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702240

Phillis Wheatley arrives in London...

Item #702240

June 22, 1773

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 22, 1773



* Phillis Wheatley's London arrival

* Famous Woman servant turned poet




Certainly the most notable report is found on the back page, which contains: "Last Thursday the celebrated negro girl Phillis, the Poet, whose extraordinary talents have lately been taken notice of in the News Papers, arrived in London from Boston in New England. She ... See More  

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701947

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #701947

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Aug. 12, 1758, June 24, 1760, May 5, 1761, Feb. 2, 1768, and May 21, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in nice conditio... See More  

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701534

Washington's first inaugural address...

Item #701534

July 02, 1789

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 2, 1789  In a day when American newspapers with the printing of Washington's inaugural address are well into four figures--if available at all--British newspaper reports become perhaps the last opportunity for a period English language printing at an accessible price.

Great that this report is entirely on the front page, headed: "America" &qu... See More  

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701189

Ben Franklin appointed agent...

Item #701189

December 19, 1771

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1771 



* Benjamin Franklin appointed agent

* Pennsylvania Assembly in London




Page 4 begins with a report headed "America" from Philadelphia noting in part: "...Benjamin Franklin, Esq., is appointed Agent for this province at the Court  of Great Britain, for the ensuing year."

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701188

Early report on the surrender of Charleston to the British...

Item #701188

May 16, 1780

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 16, 1780  Most of the front page is taken up with two notable letters, the first datelined New York on Dec. 22, 1779 beginning: "As President of the Board of Loyal Refugees from the several revolted colonies of America...been pleased to give to every proposition for the relief & protection of his Majesty's colonial suffering subjects...&quo... See More  

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700551

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #700551

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Sept. 30, 1758; Sept. 16, 1760; July 28, 1761; May 21, 1768; & May 19, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American col... See More  

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700467

On the conquest of Montreal & sending the French home...

Item #700467

November 29, 1760

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 29, 1760 



* The Surrender of Montreal

* French troops defeated




The back page has a letter from Philadelphia which mention in part: "From Montreal we learn that M. Vaudruiel, late Governor & Commander in Chief of Canada, with all the regular troops...were to be sent home immediately, and t5hat the peasants born in Canada & having possessi... See More  

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700464

Reporting on the capture of Quebec...

Item #700464

October 23, 1759

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 23, 1759 



* Battle & capture of Quebec, Canada

* French and Indian War - James Wolfe




Page 6 has a letter from Quebec has some information on its conquest including: "Were I to describe, in military phrases, the strength, situation, number, and, upon this occasion, uncommon bravery of the enemy...you would not be a little surprized at our und... See More  

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700463

Battle of Fort Frontenac...

Item #700463

November 02, 1758

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 2, 1758 



* Fort Frontenac captured

* French and Indian War




The back page has a very nice letter: "...from an officer in one of the provincial regiments in America...dated Albany, Sept. 15" which begins: "You will hear from many hands the successful blow struck against the French interest in America by the taking of Cadaraque, or (as th... See More  

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699820

An attempted early demonstration of a parachute ends comically... News from America...

Item #699820

July 14, 1785

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 14, 1785  The back page has a report concerning the early use of a parachute, bits noting: "...persons were assembled...late Blanchard's Aerobatic Academy near Vauxhall, to be spectators of an experiment made by a Italian with a parachute, who was to have let himself down from a prodigious altitude and to manifest his composure by playing on a viol... See More  

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699746

Quality of life in New Brunswick...

Item #699746

February 12, 1785

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 12, 1785  The back page has a: "Letter from St. John's River, New Brunswick" on the quality of life there, noting in part: "The establishing of a government on this side of the Bay of Fundy is a lost pleasing circumstance...The rapid increase of people of property & in the cultivation of the country convinces me every day of our abili... See More  

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699744

News from Salem, Massachusetts...

Item #699744

January 27, 1785

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 27, 1785  Page 2 has a letter: "...from Salem (New-England)" with various shipping-related reports. The balance of the issue has European news.

Eight pages, never bound nor trimmed, 9 by 12 inches, full red tax stamp on page 2, nice condition.

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699741

Trouble with the Indians in Kentucky...

Item #699741

January 20, 1785

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 20, 1785  



* Indians - Native Americans

* Murder & scalping in Kentucky




Page 2 has a report, which although headed: "Jamaica" actually has reports from Danville, Kentucky, noting in part: "...the Indians, after having collected our prisoners...all of a sudden....came to a resolution not to deliver them up...the determination of the... See More  

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699738

On one of the major pioneers in manned balloon flights...

Item #699738

January 06, 1785

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 6, 1785  



* Early ballooning - aviation pioneer

* Jean-François Pilâtre de Rozier




Page 5 has a paragraph on one of the pioneers of manned flight, noting: "The famous M. Pilastre de Rozier, after having in vain waited...for a favourable wind to waft him & his balloon to the British shore, has given up all thoughts of such an aeri... See More  

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699520

A plea for separation of church & state in America... Indian troubles...

Item #699520

September 17, 1768

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 17, 1768 



* re. separation of church and state in America



Over one-third of a page is taken p with a letter concerning: "The establishment of a Protestant episcopate in America is also very zealously contended for; and is very alarming to a people whose fathers, from the hardships they suffered under such an establishment, were obliged to fly th... See More  

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699227

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #699227

February 23, 1758

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 23, 1758; May 17, 1759; Feb. 7, 1760; May 3, 1763; and March 12, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good conditi... See More  

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699226

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #699226

February 28, 1758

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 25, 1758; June 12, 1759; Feb. 12, 1760; April 21, 1763; and March 5, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good con... See More  

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699225

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #699225

February 28, 1758

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 28, 1758; June 14, 1759; Feb. 12, 1760; April 16, 1763; and March 5, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good con... See More  

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699223

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #699223

January 28, 1758

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 28, 1758; Dec. 29, 1759; March 4, 1760; March 10, 1763; and Feb. 23, 1768. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good con... See More  

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699116

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #699116

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 26, 1758; Feb. 8, 1759; Jan. 8, 1760; Feb. 3, 1761; and 

April 29, 1766. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good... See More  

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699115

Early report on the slave trade in America...

Item #699115

September 05, 1765

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 5, 1765  Pages 1 and 2 have reports headed: "America" with Charleston datelines. The first report is quite notable, as it is a very early reference to the importation of slaves.

It reads: "The value of the negroes imported into this province since the passing of the act for laying an additional duty, to take place the 1st of January nest, i... See More  

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698986

Mendoza & boxing as "a disgrace of society"...

Item #698986

February 02, 1790

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Feb. 2, 1790  



* Daniel Mendoza - The fighting Jew



The back page has: "...Sir Sampson compelled Mr. Mendoza to give bail for his good behavior in future, which he did, himself in a penalty of 200 pounds...Thus the rage for boxing has received a very proper check...to be hoped the magistrates throughout the kingdom will be no less vigilant in their end... See More  

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698821

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #698821

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Dec. 26, 1761, May 19, 1763, May 3, 1766, April 2, 1768, & April 14, 1772. Each issue is complete in 8 pages and is in good condition, a few with some damp staining & a little foxing or fold rubbing. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colon... See More  

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698705

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #698705

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Feb. 25, 1758; Jan. 2, 1759; March 28, 1765; April 24, 1766; and Feb. 6, 1772. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good cond... See More  

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698459

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #698459

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 19, 1758, Jan. 8, 1760, Jan. 27, 1761, Jan. 27, 1763, and Jan. 15, 1771. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... See More  

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698260

Rare same-day report on the death of King George II...

Item #698260

October 25, 1760

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Oct. 25, 1760 



* George II of Great Britain death

* Early, same day report (rare)




Only to be had in a London newspaper is this very rare, same-day report of the death of the king.

At the top of the back page is a heading: "Postscript" with news recently received, the text noting: "This morning about seven o'clock, departed this life, a... See More  

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698085

Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown: a first report...

Item #698085

November 27, 1781

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Nov. 27, 1781  



* Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown

* Revolutionary War ending

* Historic item - 1st report




This is one of the more noteworthy issues of the Chronicle for the entire Revolutionary War, as it is the first issue in this title to announce the surrender of Lord Cornwallis at Yorktown, essentially ending the Revolutionary War.

Although the fo... See More  

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698004

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #698004

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 17, 1758, Jan. 1, 1760, Jan. 25, 1763, Jan. 4, 1766, and Jn. 2, 1770. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good conditio... See More  

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697980

Shays' Rebellion...

Item #697980

May 12, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 12, 1787  Page 2 has an: "Extract of a Letter From New York" which has the latest on the Shays' Rebellion.

It notes in part: "...that since the defeating & taking such a number of rebel prisoners in Berkshire, who were commanded by Hamelin, matters are pretty quiet...any thing remains to be done in Massachusetts but to try & punis... See More  

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697976

Political observations by Benjamin Franklin...

Item #697976

September 04, 1759

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 4, 1759  



* "Political Aphorisms...", by Benjamin Franklin (?)



The first and a portion of the second column on page 7 has "Political Aphorisms concerning Population", signed "F", which has recently been attributed to Ben Franklin (see Swann Auctions for more information).

Another London Chronicle from 10 days later,... See More  

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697819

News from the Caribbean...

Item #697819

May 29, 1759

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 29, 1759  Page 5 has most of a column headed: "America" with reports from the Caribbean with bits including: "...skirmish with the enemy...near Point St. Petre in which we lost four or five negroes..." and: "...Grand Terre, in the island of Guadeloupe, has surrendered to the English..." with a bit more on this.

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697816

Tories are not welcome to return to their Charleston homes...

Item #697816

July 20, 1787

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 20, 1784  



* Post Revolutionary War America

* Loyalists - Tories & Charleston SC




Page 5 has a letter from Charleston, South Carolina, with reports concerning end-of-war issues, noting in part: "About 3 weeks since a party of Tories...who had been very active while the British forces were in possession of this state...were visited by their ol... See More  

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697815

On Captain James Cook's famous voyage to the Pacific...

Item #697815

September 02, 1784

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Sept. 2, 1784



* Captain James Cook book release

* Voyage to the Pacific Ocean




 The front page is entirely taken up with a report on a book: "A Voyage to the Pacific Ocean, Performed under the Direction of Captains Cook, Clarke, and Gore, in His Majesty's Ships the Resolution and Discovery, in 1776, 1777, 1778, 1779 and 1780".

Eight pages, 9... See More  

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697809

The coming war with France...

Item #697809

May 15, 1798

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 15, 1798   Page 2 has a spot headed: "America" taken up with a "Message from the President of the United States to the House of Representatives" concerning the report of the envoys to France, attempting to prevent a war with France. It is signed in type: John Adams.

Relating to this is a page 4 item noting in part: "... from the con... See More  

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697736

Five issue lot from before the Revolutionary War...

Item #697736

August 16, 1766

(5) THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, A group of five issues dated Jan. 14, 1758, Jan. 2, 1759, Jan. 13, 1761, Jan. 25, 17673, and Jan. 1, 1771. A nice little group lot providing a flavor of life in England from the period when tensions were growing with its American colonies. 

Each issue is complete in 8 pages, 8 by 11 inches, perhaps minor rubbing & foxing to some, generally in good condi... See More  

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696584

Criticizing plans to acknowledge American independence...

Item #696584

May 14, 1782

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, May 14, 1782  Over one-third of page 6 is a letter signed: "A British and also A Real American Patriot", which is very critical of plans to offer peace with America and to acknowledge its independence.

It notes in part: "...Shall our hasty peace-makers then sever those Colonies from the British empire by declaring them independent?...the proposit... See More  

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696490

British fear America will be lost...

Item #696490

January 31, 1782

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 31, 1782  Page 2 has a nice letter from New York beginning: "We are under some apprehensions here for the safety of the garrison of Charlestown [Charleston], South Carolina. If that should meet with the same fate as York Town in Virginia, America, it is to be feared, will be totally lost to Great Britain..." with more.

Page 7 has a full column of... See More  

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696486

Benedict Arnold and Cornwallis arrive in England...

Item #696486

January 22, 1782

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 22, 1782 



* American Revolutionary War Era

* 18th century from The Enemy

* Benedict Arnold & Lord Cornwallis




Page 2 has a brief item concerning the arrival of Benedict Arnold and Cornwallis in England.

Another page has a great & detailed account of the Battle of Johnstown in upstate New York, including the account of the American commander ... See More  

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