Includes a George Washington Proclamation...
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May 06, 1779
THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, May 6, 1779
* George Washington proclamation
* Revolutionary War newspaper
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a letter signed: A Pennsylvanian, which discusses various items including some relating to the Revolutionary War, including: "...intended to have been published a few days after the butchery of Mr. Whitmier's family, but by some accident their appearance in print was delayed till after the arrival of the troops to the assistance of that distressed country;...the forces could have been sent early enough not only to prevent these depredations but at the same time to have maintained the strength of the country, which...has, no doubt, been much weakened by the evacuation that ensued..." with much more. Pg. 2 has coverage on the court martial trial of Admiral Keppel (see for portions).
Page 3 has an Act for: "...making more equal the burthen of the public defence; and for filling the quota of troops to be raised in this state."
The back page is entirely filled with ads and political notices, including a very nice: "Proclamation by His Excellency George Washington, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America." which is concerning a pardon for deserters from the army (see). This Proclamation is signed in type: Geo. Washington.
This issue has a very ornate & decorative masthead (see photos), is complete in 4 pages, folio size with untrimmed margins. It is in truly excellent condition.
* George Washington proclamation
* Revolutionary War newspaper
Nearly half of the front page is taken up with a letter signed: A Pennsylvanian, which discusses various items including some relating to the Revolutionary War, including: "...intended to have been published a few days after the butchery of Mr. Whitmier's family, but by some accident their appearance in print was delayed till after the arrival of the troops to the assistance of that distressed country;...the forces could have been sent early enough not only to prevent these depredations but at the same time to have maintained the strength of the country, which...has, no doubt, been much weakened by the evacuation that ensued..." with much more. Pg. 2 has coverage on the court martial trial of Admiral Keppel (see for portions).
Page 3 has an Act for: "...making more equal the burthen of the public defence; and for filling the quota of troops to be raised in this state."
The back page is entirely filled with ads and political notices, including a very nice: "Proclamation by His Excellency George Washington, Esq; General and Commander in Chief of the Armies of the United States of America." which is concerning a pardon for deserters from the army (see). This Proclamation is signed in type: Geo. Washington.
This issue has a very ornate & decorative masthead (see photos), is complete in 4 pages, folio size with untrimmed margins. It is in truly excellent condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
