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Washington's rousing call to patriotism...
Washington's rousing call to patriotism...
Item # 687199
October 04, 1775
THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Oct. 4, 1775 The front page begins with a letter from London which has, in part: "...is the determination...with the King to destroy such towns as ly on the sea. But don't be frightened or deceived, they cannot accomplish their horrid schemes. Your securing of Ticonderoga and Crown Point has overthrown their designs..." and much further on in another letter is: "...If American sends any the least concession, nay ever so small, they are undone--ruined...If America submits she must pay all the expences of the land & sea armament, estimated at two millions, which it has cost England to reduce the rebels to obedience...".
Of significance is a fine page 3 printing of a proclamation: "By His Excellency George Washington Esq. Commander in Chief of the Army of the United Colonies of North-America", to the people of Canada, delivered by Benedict Arnold upon his arrival in Canada.
This is a rousing call for patriotism to the American cause, beginning: "The unnatural contest between the English colonies and Great Britain has now risen to such a height that arms alone must decide it..." and further on: "...the Grand American Congress have sent an army into your province...not to plunder, but to protect you..." with much more, and closing with: "...Come then, ye generous citizens, range yourselves under the standard of general liberty--against which all the force and artifice of tyranny will never be able to prevail." This document is signed in type: G. Washington.
Page 2 has much on the Revolutionary War, including a bit noting: "The account of Bunker Hill action was received in England...& does not by the papers appear to have made much stir in the city of London..." and includes the return of killed & wounded as reported by General Gage to Lord Dartmouth.
An interesting bit on page 3 notes: "...the grand rebel to his God, his country, and his King, Thomas Gage, & his despicable band of traitors and military butchers, intend raising a regiment of 'Loyal, sensible Americans', the command of which is already given to one Gorham...are told that some head tories, a few negroes, and some Scotch rebels & convicts have already enlisted..." with much more.
Unusual is that this issue includes a single sheet "Supplement" carrying the overflow of news, and is of smaller size than the rest of the issue.
Four pages plus the Supplement, never-trimmed margins, some foxing, very nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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