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Advent of the Revolutionary War...  Is war inevitable?
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Advent of the Revolutionary War... Is war inevitable?

Item # 714387 ·

THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Apr. 22, 1775  Page 2 contains a report from Boston headed: "America" which tells of the results of a town meeting: "...to know the mind of the town whether they will adhere to & abide by the resolves & recommendations of the Continental & Provincial Congresses, or any illegal assemblies whatsoever, and it passed in the negative..." with a bit more.
Another page is mostly taken up with a great letter which concerning relations with America and events which would lead to the Revolutionary War, a few bits including: "...A continent in extent not less than 1500 miles, covered with a numerous &  hardy people, armed & accustomed to the use of arms to a critical dexterity, cannot be brought to submit to a grievous yoke..." and "...Suppose a defeat should happen towards the close of the summer, the remnant of their army must be cooped up in an open fort, or other occasional fortification, during the severity of an American winter, surrounded by enemies, & exposed to excruciating famine..." and "...But if he will cam the minds of the colonists by a repeal of the oppressive laws passed since the conclusion of the last war...he will find the present anarchy melt & dissolve away..." with much more.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 inches, very nice, clean condition.

Item from our new catalog - #372, released for November, 2026

Category: Revolutionary War
Price
$47
100% Authentic: Original printing, never a reproduction.