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A very famous newspaper... Treatment of Ethan Allen in captivity...
A very famous newspaper... Treatment of Ethan Allen in captivity...
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May 18, 1776
THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR, AMERICAN ORACLE OF LIBERTY, Worcester, May 18, 1776
* Paul Revere masthead engraving
* Historic year to have (1776)
* American Revolutionary War
This newspaper published by the famed Isaiah Thomas is undoubtedly one of the more significant & notable titles of the Revolutionary War era. It is worth noting that the famed printer Isaiah Thomas was the publisher, having begun this newspaper in 1770. An ardent patriotic, as the extended title to his newspaper would suggest: "...Or American Oracle of Liberty", Thomas was a constant target of the Royalist government. He began his newspaper in Boston but upon British occupation of the city in 1775, rather than cease publication he moved his press further west and continued printing in Worcester. This issue is one that was printed in Worcester.
Also, the handsomely engraved masthead was created by none other than Paul Revere, who did masthead engravings for but a few New England newspapers of the 18th century, this arguably being his most famous.
Page 2 has a letter which includes: "....when col. Ethan Allen, with about 90 other prisoners, arrived in the Solebay, 2 gentlemen went on board to enquire into their situation & to assure them of the disposition of several gentlemen in this city to alleviate their distresses. Colonel Allen was so affected with this instance of unexpected generosity that the expression of his gratitude could hardly find utterance..." with more concerning their treatment. A very unusual letter.
Page 2 also has a list of the: "Corps in America and Under Orders for the Continent, January 1776" as well as another: "Intended For the Service in North America, 1776". There is also some content concerning the plans of Lord Cornwallis & others, carrying over to page 3.
Over two-thirds of page 3 is taken up with reports concerning the Revolutionary War, with mention of Cornwallis, Benedict Arnold, General Clinton, and others.
Four pages, very nice, clean condition with the subscriber's name penned near the upper right corner. A great issue for display.
Category: Revolutionary War
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