A pro-American newspaper from London during the Revolutionary War...
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May 13, 1775
THE CRISIS, London, May 13, 1775
* Very rare revolutionary war title
* Pro America from London, England
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 (see the photos below) 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.
Photos below show the complete text of this issue, the format of which is a poem. Portions of the text include: "The worst of Traytors--you have sense to see, Fair Freedom's Charms, yet blast the Soul that's free. Early and late, incossant in your pains, For brave America you forge vile chains..." and: "This war against ourselves will soon be won, Odious America be soon undone. Remonstrances are vain, Bute won't relax, But sternly bids North lay another tax. The tax of Death, by bayonet and ball, But Famine is the hardest tax of all." and so much more.
Typically this is a 6 page issue but this is a 8 page issue. Measures 7 by 11 1/4 inches, generally in very nice condition.
This is not "The Crisis" by Thomas Paine.
* Very rare revolutionary war title
* Pro America from London, England
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 (see the photos below) 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.
Photos below show the complete text of this issue, the format of which is a poem. Portions of the text include: "The worst of Traytors--you have sense to see, Fair Freedom's Charms, yet blast the Soul that's free. Early and late, incossant in your pains, For brave America you forge vile chains..." and: "This war against ourselves will soon be won, Odious America be soon undone. Remonstrances are vain, Bute won't relax, But sternly bids North lay another tax. The tax of Death, by bayonet and ball, But Famine is the hardest tax of all." and so much more.
Typically this is a 6 page issue but this is a 8 page issue. Measures 7 by 11 1/4 inches, generally in very nice condition.
This is not "The Crisis" by Thomas Paine.
Category: Revolutionary War
