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THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET, or; THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Phila., Dec. 29, 1781 Page 2 has: "A Letter from Colonel Williams, D.A.G. of the Southern Army, to his Friend, a Gentleman in Philadelphia". In the letter Williams mentions his service in the military and states to his friend: "I consider myself interested in its reputation, and cannot hear, without concern, that an injuriou
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1781 Revolutionary War Military Pay Document...
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Revolutionary War pay document from Connecticut in 1781* Unique gift idea
* Original from Revolutionary War era
Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the State Of Connecticut. This document contains two signatures, is dated December 26, 1781 and is written out for Two Pounds and is approx. 4 by 6 inches in size. This docume... See More $100.00
Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown... Appearing in a London newspaper...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, December 20, 1781 * Cornwallis surrenders at Yorktown
* Revolutionary War original
* Historic item
This issue contains one of the most historically significant letters from the Revolutionary War, being Cornwallis' official announcement of his surrender to Washington at the Battle of Yorktown.
The report begins on the front page headed: "Copy of... See More $975.00
Reward for Benedict Arnold... Cornwallis about to fall at Yorktown...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, November 22, 1781 * Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* Benedict Arnold
* Lord Cornwallis
* Yorktown
The front page has a report which is headed: "Extract of a Letter from Sir Henry Clinton to Lord George Germaine dated New York, October 15, 1781" which begins: "I have the honour to enclose...copies of an exchange effected on ... See More $78.00
List of prisoners from an exchange...
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THE LONDON GAZETTE, England, November 20, 1781 * Revolutionary war prisoner exchange
* New York
Half of the front page is taken up with: "A List of British & German Officers of the Troops of Convention and Prisoners of War exchanged, Staten Island, Sept. 3, 1781" as received from Sir Henry Clinton. Four pages, excellent condition.... See More $44.00
Much on the closing actions of the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, November 10, 1781 * Much on the closing actions of the Revolutionary War...
* Original from the enemy...
Pages 1 and 2 have a letter from Halfax which begins: "We have just now put in here in a very shattered condition, in consequence of a most desperate action with had with two French 40 gun frigates..."
Over half of... See More $72.00
News of Cornwallis' surrender... Benedict Arnold...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1781 Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias. Near the back is a section headed: "American News" which has a "Copy of a Letter from Brig. Gen. Arnold to his Excellency the Commander in Chief, dated Sound off Plumb Island, Sept. 8, 1781" which... See More $205.00
1781 Revolutionary War Military Pay Document...
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A genuine Revolutionary War pay document from the State of Connecticut in the year of 1781* Military soldier pay document
* Original from Revolutionary War era
Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the State Of Connecticut. This document contains two signatures, is dated October 9, 1781 and is written out for ... See More $105.00
A Tory newspaper reporting on the closing moments of Cornwallis...
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE: AND WEEKLY MERCURY, Oct. 8, 1781 Edited and published by Hugh Gaine who supported the Crown and espoused the Royalist cause. A pg. 2 report from Philadelphia says that
"By a person who left Williamsburgh about the 20th instant we are informed that Lord Cornwallis had evacuated Gloucester & only occupied at present the post of York--that he had fortified the place in the... See More
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Great wealth of Revolutionary War reporting...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, September 27, 1781 * Great Revolutionary War reporting
* Rare title
Page 2 contains a letter which has much concerning the treatment of prisoners of war (see for portions), followed by a letter from North Carolina which praises the work of General Greene in the South, noting in part: "Future ages will celebrate the name of that illustrio... See More $240.00
Paul Revere engraving... Battle of Guilford Court House...
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THOMAS'S MASSACHUSETTS SPY OR THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, September 13, 1781 * Rare Paul Revere engraving masthead
* Battle of Guilford Court House
* Revolutionary War original
This issue has significance for two reasons, the first is the nice & decorative masthead engraving which was done by none other than Paul Revere. Revere did masthead engravings for several American newspapers ... See More $1,200.00
Great report from Nathaniel Greene in the Carolinas...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 1, 1781 * Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* General Nathaniel Greene
* The Carolinas
Half of the front page is taken up with: "American News" with some nice Revolutionary War reports, including: "...The French & Rebel army now at the White Plains amount to about 7000 men..." and a report from New York include... See More $65.00
Great report from Nathaniel Greene in the Carolinas...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, September 1, 1781 * General Nathaniel Greene
* Reports from the South (Carolinas)
Half of the front page is taken up with: "American News" with some nice Revolutionary War reports, including: "...The French & Rebel army now at the White Plains amount to about 7000 men..." and a report from New York includes: "..... See More $65.00
War events in the South...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, August 16, 1781 * Revolutionary War events in the South...
* Original from the enemy...
Page 2 has some reports on the Revolutionary War, bits including: Letters from Charlestown say that the great activity of Lord Rawdon...is likely to surmount the difficulties they have had to encounter...purpose to overtake them & to scour t... See More $56.00
Twelve pages of war-related reports...
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THE WESTMINSTER MAGAZINE, London, August, 1781 * "Naval & Military Advices from America, the East and West Indies, North Seas, etc"
* Uncommon title... Revolutionary war original from the enemy... Original 1781
Twelve pages are taken up with an extremely detailed account of: "Naval & Military Advices from America, the East and West Indies, North Sea... See More $49.00
The Revolutionary War in the South...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated August, 1781.* Revolutionary War from the enemy
* Fighting in the South (Carolinas)
* Francis Rawdon-Hastings
* Lord Cornwallis
See the photo below for the nice full title/index page on the front of this issue. Great to find a genuine Revolutionary War era magazine from England, presenting the war reports with a British bias.
Near the back i... See More $77.00
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania riots...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 12, 1781* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* Philadelphia, Pennsylvania riots
An inside page has a report: "Letter from a Gentleman in New York..." which includes: "Not only the rebel land forces but their sea force has been pretty roughly handled lately...Indeed mobs & mutinies already rage, subverting all order & good go... See More $38.00
REVOLUTIONARY WAR... siege of Ft. Granby ... Frances Marion...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New-Haven CT, June 28, 1781 * Siege of Fort Granby
* Rare Revolutionary War issue
Taking most of the front page of this issue is: "A List of the fortunate Numbers in the Second Class of [the] New Haven Bridge Lottery."
Page 2 war news under "Baltimore" includes: "On Friday last General Wayne's division of continenta... See More $285.00
Ornate 1781 Revolutionary War newspaper...
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*THE PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR, THE GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 26, 1781
* Rare title
* Ornate masthead
* Revolutionary War original from America
The photo shows the nice masthead of this title from the Revolutionary War period, the main feature being the very ornate lettering in the title.
Taking much of the front and second pages is a report from the Amsterdam G
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$244.00
* Rare title
* Ornate masthead
* Revolutionary War original from America
The photo shows the nice masthead of this title from the Revolutionary War period, the main feature being the very ornate lettering in the title.
Taking much of the front and second pages is a report from the Amsterdam G
The killed, wounded and missing at Guilford Court House...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 12, 1781 * Battle of Guilford Courthouse
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
An inside page has: "American News" taken from the South Carolina Gazette, datelined Charleston & noting: "...learn that Lord Cornwallis with his army was advanced to Livingston's Creek on Cape Fear River...Colonels Fenwicke and Lechmere..were sur... See More $51.00
Battle of Guilford Court House...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 7, 1781 * Battle of Guilford Court House
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* Lord Cornwallis
A terrific issue on the Battle of Guilford Court House, as the entire front page & most of pg. 2 are taken up with a letter signed in type: Cornwallis, dated at Guilford, March 17, 1781, in which he reports on his involvement in the South ... See More $242.00
Lord Cornwallis... Benedict Arnold...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, June, 1781* Lord Cornwallis...
* Benedict Arnold...
This issue is from London, dated in this significant year of the Revolutionary War. The first article is a continuation on the "Debate on the Motion of Thanks to Earl Cornwallis", mentioning:
* ...the victories he had gained, like those of Phila. & Ticonderoga, served... See More $89.00
General Greene in the Carolinas...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, May 31, 1781 * General Nathaniel Greene
* Revolutionary war original from America
* Carolinas
The front page has a nice letter: "...from an officer of distinction in the southern army, dated Camp, May's Mill, April 15" which has some nice military-relate content, including:
* We are thus far on our route towards Camden...What is to ... See More $240.00
Revolutionary War Rhode Island...
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THE PROVIDENCE GAZETTE & COUNTRY JOURNAL, Rhode Island, May 19, 1781
* John Hancock
* Rare Revolutionary War original... Rhode Island
Much of the front page of this rare issue is taken up with editorial reporting concerning the Revolutionary War (see photos), with mention of John Hancock and others. This text carries over to page 4 as well.
A page 2 item be
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* John Hancock
* Rare Revolutionary War original... Rhode Island
Much of the front page of this rare issue is taken up with editorial reporting concerning the Revolutionary War (see photos), with mention of John Hancock and others. This text carries over to page 4 as well.
A page 2 item be
Cornwallis's letter on his "victory" at Guilford Court House...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, May 12, 1781 * Battle of Guilford Court House
* Lord Charles Cornwallis
The front page has some further details concerning the taking of the "...rebel frigate Confederacy..." by the British ships Roebuck and Orpheus (see).
The most significant report in this issue is the very historic letter from Lord Cornwallis c... See More $665.00
Ethan Allen's work in Canada... America army in desperate condition...
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THE MORNING POST & DAILY ADVERTISER, London, May 3, 1781 Page 3 has an item noting: "...There can be no doubt but Ethan Allen means to promote the cause of government, & to defeat the purposes of the Congress, though his motives are private & mercenary; and it is probable that he is furnished from Canada with the hard dollars & substantial guineas with which he is ... See More
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Battle of Mobile...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 30, 1781 The front page has some war-related items including: "...the Confederacy was conducted into our harbour, a frigate carrying 28 French twelves and eight six pounders...She was taken on Saturday last off the capes of Virginia. Her commander...had made every disposition for a close engagement, when perceiving her antagonist (on ho... See More
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French fleet headed to America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, April 7, 1781 * Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* French Navy - Marine nationale - La Royale
The back page has a brief item noting: "...the French fleet under the command of the Comptes de Grasse...sailed from Brest. This fleet consisted of 26 sail of the line, eight frigates, 300 merchant ships and transports, having 15,000 soldiers on b... See More $40.00
Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina... Cornwallis on the move...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE dated April, 1781 from London, from this
significant year of the Revolutionary War. Several war reports,
including details of the Battle of Cowpens, South Carolina where Gen.
Morgan
defeated British Col. Tarleton. Also talk of Cornwallis's movements
thru the Carolinas and military events near Wilmington. Historic
reading. The issue measures about 5 by 8 1/4 inches and is... See More
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Benedict Arnold...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March,1781 Under the heading: "American News" is a report concerning General Arnold's work around Virginia, mentioning his march into Richmond, and his other work in the area and ending with: "...army arrived at Portsmouth just time enough to prevent that town from being burnt by the Rebels; which they had determined to do to prevent the army ... See More
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Revolutionary War news from the South... Benedict Arnold...
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THE CONNECTICUT JOURNAL, New Haven, Connecticut, February 15, 1781 * Revolutionary war in the South
* Benedict Arnold
* Charlotte, North Carolina
Close to half of the front page is taken up with a fine letter datelined Charlotte, N. Carolina, Dec. 5, 1780 praising the work of the provincials in the war effort in North Carolina.
Bits include:
* ...I hope that an impartial wor... See More $375.00
Maryland ratifies: Articles of Confederation are in effect...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 3, 1781 A very historic issue, as the front page reports that Maryland has ratified the Articles of Confederation. The Articles of Confederation was the first constitution of the United States of America and legally established the union of the states.Maryland Governor Thomas Sim Lee signed the Act on Feb. 2, 1781 whereby the Maryland Legis... See More $2,150.00
Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781 (close-trimmed)
* Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
In the "Historical Chronicle" section is report mentioning the famous Green Mountain Boys as well as Ethan Allen, the leader of this regiment (shown in the photo). The report reads in part:
* Letters...from America import, that
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* Ethan Allen and the Green Mountain Boys
* Revolutionary War from the enemy
In the "Historical Chronicle" section is report mentioning the famous Green Mountain Boys as well as Ethan Allen, the leader of this regiment (shown in the photo). The report reads in part:
* Letters...from America import, that
Rare mention of Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1781* Rare mention of Ethan Allen & the Green Mountain Boys
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Inside in the "Historical Chronicle" section is report mentioning the famous Green Mountain Boys as well as Ethan Allen, the leader of this famous regiment .
The report reads in part:
* Letters...from America import, that Eth... See More $105.00
1781 Revolutionary War military pay document...
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Fascinating document for providing pay to soldiers through the Deputy Quarter Master of the Military for the "State Of Connecticut". This document contains a signature, is dated 1781 and is approx. 4 by 6 inches in size.Minimal wear but generally very nice condition. A terrific item for display and dated during this very significant year in the war when Cornwallis surrendered.
The pho... See More $100.00
Why Arnold became a traitor... British capture Norfolk, Portsmouth and more...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 30, 1780 Over half of the ftpg. is a letter: "To Lieutenant General Sir Williams Howe" with several mentions of the American situation, perhaps the best being Arnold's reason for turning traitor: "...It is said that when General Arnold went into New York, he declared himself as much attached to America as ever; but being convinced from every... See More
$77.00
Why Arnold became a traitor... British capture Norfolk, Portsmouth and more...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 30, 1780 Over half of the ftpg. is a letter: "To Lieutenant General Sir Williams Howe" with several mentions of the American situation, perhaps the best being Arnold's reason for turning traitor: "...It is said that when General Arnold went into New York, he declared himself as much attached to America as ever; but being convinced from every... See More
$45.00
Cornwallis Proclamation to dispel rumors...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 28, 1780 An inside page has from North Carolina: "A Proclamation" by Earl Cornwallis which mentions in part: "Whereas the enemies of his Majesty's government continuing to practice every artifice & deceit to impose on the minds of the people...propagated a belief...that the King's army indiscriminately makes war & commits ravages upo... See More
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Cornwallis Proclamation to dispel rumors...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 28, 1780 An inside page has from North Carolina: "A Proclamation" by Earl Cornwallis which mentions in part: "Whereas the enemies of his Majesty's government continuing to practice every artifice & deceit to impose on the minds of the people...propagated a belief...that the King's army indiscriminately makes war & commits ravages upo... See More
$40.00
Cornwallis Proclamation to dispel rumors...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 28, 1780 An inside page has from North Carolina: "A Proclamation" by Earl Cornwallis which mentions in part: "Whereas the enemies of his Majesty's government continuing to practice every artifice & deceit to impose on the minds of the people...propagated a belief...that the King's army indiscriminately makes war & commits ravages upo... See More
$44.00
Cornwallis in the South... Congress on pay for the soldiers...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 23, 1780 Page 2 has various items on the Revolutionary War including a report from Charleston which notes: "...last accounts from Lord Cornwallis inform us that he was with the army in North Carolina, that the people submit to him in great number & that he meets with no opposition in his march...of the most notorious rebels in South Carolina...are... See More
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Battle of Camden, South Carolina...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 21, 1780 The entire ftpg. is taken up with a continuation of: "Letters from Cicero to Catiline the Second" which has some reference to the American situation on taxes, etc., bits including: "...And were not the taxes of Britons, and the number of her armies increased, to make up the deficiency...offered to drop the act for raising a st... See More
$68.00
Battle of Camden, South Carolina...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 21, 1780 The entire ftpg. is taken up with a continuation of: "Letters from Cicero to Catiline the Second" which has some reference to the American situation on taxes, etc., bits including: "...And were not the taxes of Britons, and the number of her armies increased, to make up the deficiency...offered to drop the act for raising a st... See More
$47.00
Cornwallis' victories in the Carolinas...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1780 An inside page has over half a column headed: "American News - From the South Carolina Gazette - Lord Cornwallis's Orders" with a dateline of Camden, Aug. 20, 1780, being his congratulations to the army for Col. Tarleton's victory over General Sumpter's American forces at Fishing Creed, South Carolina, which opened the way for a Br... See More
$54.00
Cornwallis' victories in the Carolinas...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 19, 1780 An inside page has over half a column headed: "American News - From the South Carolina Gazette - Lord Cornwallis's Orders" with a dateline of Camden, Aug. 20, 1780, being his congratulations to the army for Col. Tarleton's victory over General Sumpter's American forces at Fishing Creed, South Carolina, which opened the way for a Br... See More
$51.00