THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 29, 1774 

* The colonies state their case regarding taxation 
* Pre revolutionary war tensions 

Almost the entire front page is taken up with a fascinating article titled: "An Argument in Defence of the Exclusive Right claimed by the Colonies to tax themselves. With a Review of the Laws of England relative to Representation and Taxation". (see photos) The title pretty much sums up the theme of this interesting and detailed article. This would be a cornerstone item for appreciating the views held by the British & colonist from just prior to the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.

Also, page two has two letters from the colonies, one from New York and the other from Virginia, concerning events there, the former including: "...Our merchants considered the conduct of the town of Boston...as a bad omen...The Boston members, finding the delegates averse to open war, made a variety of extravagant proposals, all of which were set aside as dangerous...that for removing the inhabitants of Boston into the country..." with more (see). The later report discusses some trouble with the Indians.
The back page has a letter from Boswton which reports: "...There seems to be no likelihood of the people here submitting to the late American acts, they continue as inflexible as ever..." and a bit further on is: "...In an extreme effort of Patriotism, this celebrated Congress would advise the people of America to revolt against teh Mother Country & support their government by the contempt of that supreme authority..." with more (see).

Eight pages, red ink tax stamp on page two, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice condition.