Vindication of Thomas Jefferson from the Revolutionary War...

SALEM REGISTER, Massachusetts, Sept. 19, 1805  The front page and page 2 have 3 letters headed: "Vindication Of Mr. Jefferson" from when Benedict Arnold invaded Richmond, Virginia, in 1781.

Four pages, never-trimmed margins, some period notations on inside pages.

Terrific & displayable issue with front page discussion from London on the futility of the war...

THE CONNECTICUT COURANT & WEEKLY INTELLIGENCER, Hartford, April 30, 1782  



* Rare American Revolutionary War publication



A terrific front page as it is entirely taken up with reports of discussions in the "House of Commons" mostly focused on the Revolutionary War and the futility of continuing it.

A few bits include: "That it is the opinion of the house that the war ... See More  

Creating the town of Castine... Benedict Arnold...

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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Articles of Confederation are working... Traitor Arnold...

INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE & UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, July 5, 1781  A very handsome issue as the masthead features an engraving taken from one done by Paul Revere for colonial currency at the time. It is a very patriotic device showing a soldier with a sword in one hand an a scroll with 'Independence' in the other, with the words 'Appeal To Heaven" above him.

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Washington's rousing call to patriotism...

THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 4, 1775  The front page begins with a letter from London which has, in part: "...is the determination...with the King to destroy such towns as ly on the sea. But don't be frightened or deceived, they cannot accomplish their horrid schemes. Your securing of Ticonderoga and Crown Point has overthrown their designs..." and much further on in... See More  

Benedict Arnold is determined he can subdue America... Washington & the Asgill Affair...

THE ST. JAMES'S CHRONICLE, London, July 18, 1782  



* American Revolutionary War Era

* 18th century from The Enemy



Page 3 has much reporting from America concerning the end-of-war events.

It begins with a report headed "America" from Savannah concerning a skirmish with the Creek Indians. Also: "...65 mounted Rebels, under the command of Paddy Carr...crossed the Alat... See More  

Benedict Arnold... Victory at Camden...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 4, 1781  Page 2 has a report which includes: "...that since some of Washington's letters were intercepted, discovering the intention of his army in conjunction with the French troops on Long Island to attack Gen. Clinton, a misunderstanding has taken place between Washington and the French General Rochambeau, which is expected will be of more good ... See More  

Reference to John Paul Jones... Reference to Benedict Arnold's defection...

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 27, 1781 Page 2 has an item referencing the famous naval battle involving John Paul Jones, with: "...Displeasures of his B.M. in regard to what has been done for Paul  Jones is equally groundless...". Another item on pg. 2 extending to pg. 3 includes: "...negociation intended to lay the plan of a treaty of commerce to be concluded between th... See More