THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 27, 1775  The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the continuation of: "Commencement Exercises-Extracts from the Charge given to the Graduates by the Provost."
A page 3 item from London notes that the ministers are considering establishing a government on the Mississippi. A report from the House of Commons notes: "...that they had left the bill with their Lordships for restraining the trade and prohibiting the fishery of Mass. Bay..." with a bit more, and further on is some talk on: "...the bill for restraining the commerce of the colonies of New Jersey, Penna., Maryland, Virginia and South Carolina..."
A short bit from Worcester notes: "Lord Piercy had not taken possession of Mr. Hancock's house, in Boston, when our latest advices came away." There is also a report of a terrible fire in Boston. A report from Hartford includes: "We hear that the six regiments of volunteers ordered to be raised by the General Assembly of this colony, for the defence of the same, are all filled and wait only for marching orders. The greatest part of those destined for Boston are now on their march for the headquarters at Cambridge...May God Preserve them and make them Victorious!"
Half of the back page is taken up with a letter from England which has much on relations with America, one sentence reading: "...They desire to be taxed by their own representatives; it will be granted them.".
Complete in 4 pages; some minor foxing; generally in nice condition. Measures about 8 by 10 inches.