From 1776 ... pro-American newspaper from London !
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April 13, 1776
THE CRISIS, London, England, April 13, 1776
* Very rare title
* Pro American from the enemy
* Great year to have (1776)
* revolutionary war original
In my over 30 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England.
One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated."
The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war.
Note printed in the masthead above the dateline: "To be Continued Weekly, During The Present Bloody Civil War In America." Taking all of this issue is a scathing letter addressed "To Lord Chatham" that immediately takes him to task in the first paragraph: "...When I consider that your lordship (in and out of office) has always figured as a patriot in the Senate, I cannot behold you without concern in a sick bed transformed to a tyrant and a parracide..."
Later in the letter, the writer quotes his lordship: "'The colonies have levy'd open war against the present state.'" And then replies: "For the sake of truth, my lord, if that was ever an object of your veneration and respect, retract this rash, ill-grounded, false assertion. When your lordship made your last motion for a conciliation in the house of lords, was not a British army of invasion posted in the town of Boston? did they not shortly make the first attack upon America?....no character however great can sanctify a falsehood..." & more, signed in type: CASCA.
Great to have an issue of this title from the historic year of 1776. Measures about 11 3/8 by 7 3/4, nice condition.
Note: this is not 'The Crisis" by Thomas Paine.
* Very rare title
* Pro American from the enemy
* Great year to have (1776)
* revolutionary war original
In my over 30 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of the King of England.
One scholar noted: "This title, which is of great rarity, contains a remarkable collection of papers attacking the Ministry & the British Government in terms of the greatest severity. Indeed, one can hardly believe that in time of war a publication of such character would be tolerated."
The editors certainly did not lack courage. The third number was ordered to be burned but their attacks, centering on the King and the American situation, only grew bolder & stronger, and continued throughout the duration of the war.
Note printed in the masthead above the dateline: "To be Continued Weekly, During The Present Bloody Civil War In America." Taking all of this issue is a scathing letter addressed "To Lord Chatham" that immediately takes him to task in the first paragraph: "...When I consider that your lordship (in and out of office) has always figured as a patriot in the Senate, I cannot behold you without concern in a sick bed transformed to a tyrant and a parracide..."
Later in the letter, the writer quotes his lordship: "'The colonies have levy'd open war against the present state.'" And then replies: "For the sake of truth, my lord, if that was ever an object of your veneration and respect, retract this rash, ill-grounded, false assertion. When your lordship made your last motion for a conciliation in the house of lords, was not a British army of invasion posted in the town of Boston? did they not shortly make the first attack upon America?....no character however great can sanctify a falsehood..." & more, signed in type: CASCA.
Great to have an issue of this title from the historic year of 1776. Measures about 11 3/8 by 7 3/4, nice condition.
Note: this is not 'The Crisis" by Thomas Paine.
Category: Revolutionary War
