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England declares war on the American colonies...
England declares war on the American colonies...
Item # 716252
August 24, 1775
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Aug. 24, 1775 Certainly the most significant content is the back page printing of the very historic: "By The King, A Proclamation For Suppressing Rebellion and Sedition" which was the King's response to the so-called Olive Branch Petition, sent to the king by the Second Continental Congress on July 8, 1775.
King George III rejected the idea of reconciliation and declared--in this Proclamation--the colonies to be in open rebellion. This was essentially England's declaration of war against the American colonies. If there was an official British document declaring war, this would be it, and terrific to have this report in this notable newspaper from London.
Also, page 6 is mostly taken up with several reports from America with references to the Battle of Bunker Hill and other military events from the early months of the war. Details can be seen in the photos.
Eight pages, 8 1/2 by 11 1/4 inches, some ink bleed-through from opposite pages, generally in good condition.
An exceedingly significant newspaper.
Category: Revolutionary War
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