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America "...separated from the subjection of the crown of Great Britain..."...
America "...separated from the subjection of the crown of Great Britain..."...
Item # 716829
July 27, 1776
THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, July 27, 1776 Most of the front page is taken up with a detailed letter datelined "Montreal, June 20, 1776" signed in type by: Guy Carleton, telling of the military events in that region of the war, including: "...pushed forward with great expedition as fast as they arrived off Quebec...the 8th instant the Rebels attempted a very bold enterprise indeed; they crossed over from Sorel...better than 2000 men, landed at the Pointe du Lai...& marched to attack the troops at Three Rivers..." with much, much more.
Also on the front page is a curious item headed: "Translation of an Edict published at Lisbon by Order of His Most Faithful Majesty dated at the Palace of Ajuda the 4th of July, 1776." which begins: "Being lately informed that the Colonies of English America, by an Act published by the Congress held on the 15th of May last, do not only declare themselves entirely separated from the subjection of the crown of Great Britain but are already making laws by their own particular authority to resist the lawful authority of His Britanick Majesty..." with more.
Four pages, measures 7 1/2 by 11 1/2 inches, red tax stamp on the front page, nice condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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