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PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 3, 1786  Page 3 has a report noting in part: "...from Connecticut that the Susquehanna Company are perfectly satisfied with the late donation of Congress of a tract of land to the westward of Pennsylvania, in lieu of their claims to the lands at Wyoming, and that the conduct of that incendiary Ethan Allen is severely condemned by them...".
In 1786, Connecticut ceded its claims to land in the Wyoming Valley (part of Pennsylvania) to the

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, Philadelphia, Nov. 20, 1779

• Ethan Allen captivity
• Revolutionary War original

Most of the front page is taken up with an Act of the Pennsylvania Legislature, prefaced with a paragraph signed in type by the Clerk of the General Assembly, none other than: Thomas Paine.
Page 3 has yet another Act which is prefaced with an intro signed: Thomas Paine. 
All of page 4 is taken up with the continued "Narrative of Colonel Ethan Allen's Treatment during his Captivity." which is then

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 4, 1789

• President George Washington
• 1st Inauguration - inaugural address

Most of page 3 is taken up with reports on the: "Proceedings of Congress" with datlines of April 28, then April 29, under the latter are reports on preparations for Washington's inauguration.
These reports include: "The committees of both houses of Congress, appointed to take order for conducting the ceremonial of the formal reception, etc. of the President of

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 2, 1782

• American Revolutionary War

The front page begins with a lengthy report headed: "Office of Finance" signed by: Robert Morris. 
Page 2 begins with a very fine & detailed letter from Col. Stewart to Earl Cornwallis dated Sept. 9, 1781, being an account of the Battle of Eutaw Springs, South Carolina, as reported in the London Gazette. The first paragraph notes: "...have the honor to inform your Lordship that on the 8th

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 27, 1779

• American Revolutionary War
• General George Washington
• Exchange of prisoners talks

The front page begins with two detailed reward ads for deserted soldiers.

One-third of the front page and over one-third of page 2 are taken up with the: "Report of Commissioners for Settling a Cartel for the Exchange of prisoners" this being addressed: "To his Excellency GEORGE WASHINGTON, Esquire, General and Commander in Chief of all

PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Nov. 17, 1788  The front page features 15 illustrated ship ads and an ad for: "A Runaway Negro".
Page 3 has a report from the Penna. "General Assembly" noting: "...the house proceeded to the election of delegates to represent this state in the Congress of the United States until the constitution for the government of the said United States shall be in operation...". A page 2 item begins: "The gentlemen almost universally talked of as federal senators are

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Sept. 4, 1787  A very nice newspaper from the city where the Constitutional Convention was in session at the time this issue was printed.
Pages 2 & 3 have a letter signed by Alexander McGillivray, the principal chief of the Creek Indians. Page 3 has a letter beginning: "One of  your correspondents supposes it is 'laughable' matter that the distresses of America should be redressed by a new federal government..." with more.
Four pages,

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Jan. 30, 1781

• American Revolutionary War
• Closing months - nice masthead

Page 2 has: "A Proclamation" beginning: "Whereas a resolve...for apprehending all prisoners of war that have been captured by any armed vessels of the United States and have not taken arms against the King of Great Britain..." with further dextral, signed in type by the governor of Mass: John Hancock.
Page 3 begins with a letter signed: Benedict Arnold from

CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, Oct. 1, 1787

• Historic United States Constitution
• Constitutional Convention - Congress
• President George Washington signs

Here is one of the more historic and desirable newspapers to be had on the creation of the government of the United States--The Constitution of the United States was approved by Congress. This, along with the Declaration of Independence and the Bill of Rights are likely the most historic 18th century documents to have in an American

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, July 27, 1779

• Battle of Stony Point - New York
• American Revolutionary War night assault
• Generals George Washington & Anthony Wayne

This title has one of the more handsome mastheads of the era, with very ornate lettering and an engraving of a three-masted ship.
Page 2 has a lengthy letter in defense of Robert Morris against Thomas Paine. Also much on a meeting of freeholders at Boston, moderated by Sam Adams, with topics relating to the

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET & DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, October 6, 1789

• Ratification of the "Bill of Rights" - Congress
• United States Constitution - Amendments

Arguably the most significant documents of late 18th century in American history would be the Declaration of Independence, the Constitution, and the Bill of Rights. This issue contains the latter, printed in its entirety as submitted to the states for ratification.
In September of 1789 the U.S. Congress passed and sent for ratification

EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, April 5, 1779  Page 2 of this rare Revolutionary War-era issue features an important official communication from the Continental Congress, prefaced by an explanatory note signed in type by its President, John Jay, formally disavowing an unauthorized diplomatic publication that had surfaced in the Pennsylvania Packet newspaper.

Sharing the page is a notable report extracted from the Boston Gazette concerning the movement of prisoners of war, stating that

THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Dec. 19, 1780

• Battle of Camden, South Carolina
• Charles Cornwallis vs. Horatio Gates
• American Revolutionary War

See the photos for the very handsome masthead which features ornate lettering and an engraving of a ship.
A great issue as two-thirds of the front page and one-third of page 2 are taken up with the details of the Battle of Camden, South Carolina. The report is taken from the "London Gazette Extraordinary".
The Battle of