THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Mar. 23, 1776  There is so much great Revolutionary War reading in this issue that we photographed most of the issue so it all can be read.
There is a much on "Intelligence From North Carolina" which begins on the front page and carries over to the inside pages. But much other content as well, including a back page item from Phila. beginning: "By the last advices from Cambridge there is reason to believe that the British troops intend to evacuate Boston...". Additional highlights are listed below.
Four pages, wide, never-trimmed margins, two tiny binding holes at the blank spine, 8 1/4 by 10 1/2 inches, very nice condition.
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A fine and content-rich issue from the early months of the Revolutionary War, highlighted by several detailed reports from the South. Most notable is extensive coverage of the recent fighting in North Carolina, including letters from James Moore and Donald McDonald concerning the engagement at Widow Moore’s Creek Bridge—part of what is now known as the Battle of Moore’s Creek Bridge. These firsthand accounts describe the Loyalist defeat, casualties, and the effective collapse of organized Tory resistance in the region.
The correspondence is particularly revealing, presenting both American and Loyalist perspectives. McDonald’s letter offers terms of reconciliation under British authority, while Moore’s firm reply rejects such overtures and affirms the colonial commitment to the defense of American liberties. Together, these exchanges provide a vivid illustration of the ideological divide and the increasingly hardened positions on both sides in early 1776.
Also included are extracts from the Continental Congress, dated March 20 and 21, addressing matters of military necessity and economic development within the colonies. Of note are recommendations promoting the production of hemp, flax, cotton, and wool, along with the manufacture of sailcloth and steel—evidence of the growing emphasis on self-sufficiency in support of the war effort.
Additional content includes intelligence from New York, featuring correspondence tied to royal governor William Tryon and civic officials, reflecting ongoing tensions in that province. As a whole, this issue offers a well-rounded snapshot of military action, political thought, and economic planning during a pivotal moment just months before independence.