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January 23, 1775

ARIS'S BIRMINGHAM GAZETTE, England, Jan. 23, 1775 

* Benjamin Franklin letter
* General Thomas Gag's troops
* Pre Revolutionary War America



The first column of the front page includes a letter signed in type by Benjamin Franklin and Arthur Lee concerning a recently released pamphlet which was a petition to the King. Also mention that: "...Two regiments of the regular troops have deserted from General Gage...".
Other reports from America follow this letter. Page 2 has reports from the House of Commons that includes some talk re. American troubles. Page 3 has reports from the House of Lords, also with text on the American troubles. 
Four pages, folio size, some wear at margins, generally good.

Category: Revolutionary War