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Indian ceremonies reported in a 1723 newspaper...
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THE POST BOY, London, Nov. 16, 1723 This has always been one of my favorite titles with the two great engravings in the masthead (see photos), but this issue also has an interesting news report from America, which is rather early. The back page notes: "They wrote from Boston in New England...that the delegates of the Eight Nations of Indians...having an ox given them for a publick enter
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$62.00
Early settlements in Georgia & the Carolinas...
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THE COUNTRY JOURNAL: OR THE CRAFTSMAN, London, Oct. 26, 1734 Amongst the various news reports in this issue are a few items on page two concerning the very early settlers heading for Georgia & the Carolinas, the text reading: "We hear that the Indian Chiefs will embrark in a few days on board the Prince Frederick, Capt. Dunbar, on their return home. Several English families are gone
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$127.00
With diagrams of Fort Frankfort and Fort Western from the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1755 Within this 40+ page magazine is a page which contains small diagrams of "Fort Halifax" "Fort Frankfort", and "Fort Western" plus a related article describing each as well. A very nice issue. Nice full title/index page with a wood engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and in great condition.
$66.00
From the French & Indian War, with prints of Fort Halifax and Fort Frankfort...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated May, 1755 Within this 40+ page magazine is a page which contains small diagrams of "Fort Halifax" "Fort Frankfort", and "Fort Western" plus a related article describing each as well. A very nice issue. Nice full title/index page with a wood engraving of St. John's Gate. Measures about 5 by 8 inches and in great c... See More
$66.00
1755 George Washington In French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London dated July, 1755 (no map). Within this issue is an article headed: "Gov. Dinwiddie's Speech to the Assembly of Virginia" in which he relates various reports from the French & Indian War, including mention of "...general Braddock, commander in chief of all his majesty's forces on this continent..." and others. There is also a report r... See More
$145.00
French & Indian War... Fort DuQuesne...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London dated September, 1755. Within this issue is an article headed: "A Scheme Proposed for Driving the French out of the Continent of America in one Year's Time" which has interesting reading and includes a great deal of content on the plans for the French & Indian War with mentions of Crown Point, Albany, Lake Champlain Montreal, and so much more. Plu... See More
$89.00
French & Indian War... Penna. Militia Act concerning the Quakers... With the plates...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, February, 1756.
* French & Indian War
* Pennsylvania Militia
* Quakers
The lead article which takes several pages has much concerning the French & Indian War, debating the troubles between England & France.
Near the back is a lengthy article titled:
"An Act for the Better ordering & Regulating such as are Willing &
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$48.00
* French & Indian War
* Pennsylvania Militia
* Quakers
The lead article which takes several pages has much concerning the French & Indian War, debating the troubles between England & France.
Near the back is a lengthy article titled:
"An Act for the Better ordering & Regulating such as are Willing &
England declares war against France : French & Indian War begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1756.
* England declares War against France
* England declares War against France
* French & Indian War begins
* French conduct in America
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins: "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, fir
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$117.00
* French conduct in America
The first page has interesting text on "Consideration towards a General Plan of Measures for the English Provinces" which begins: "The plan of the French measures inbuilding a line of forts round the English settlements...is, fir
Printed by Benjamin Franklin...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Philadelphia, January 14, 1757 A quite early colonial newspaper published by none other than the world famous Benjamin Franklin, although the "advertising leaf" which appeared with this issue, and upon which was the imprint of "B. Franklin", is not here as it was typically not bound with the issue since it carried only ads. The ftpg. is entirely ... See More
$395.00
From the period of the French & Indian War...
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THE DAILY ADVERTISER, London, 1758 As the title might suggest the emphasis was on advertisements with a tremendous number found within this complete, four page issue. This is a nice issue from during the period of the French & Indian War in America although I do not find any such content in this issue. There is various current news on the front page. Folio-size, partial red-inked tax stamp on ... See More
$45.00
Extremely early mention of George Washington... French & Indian War...
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THE NEW YORK GAZETTE OR WEEKLY POST-BOY, Dec. 4, 1758 The ftpg. features a very nice Address to the Lt. Governor & Commander in Chief of the colony of New York from the General Assembly concerning the French & Indian War, set in larger than normal type and taking two-thirds of the width of the page (see photos). It contains nice content as well, including: "...congratulations on
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$755.00
From during the French & Indian War...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, 1759 A nice Scottish newspaper from this significant year during the French & Indian War, however this issues does not have any noteworthy content relating to the war. But much news of the day, mostly from Europe, and many ads as well. Relatively nice condition with some light browning or dirtiness, small folio-size measuring about 9 1/2 by 14 1/2 inche... See More
$31.00
Large, detailed map of Germany...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1759
* 18th century detailed map of Germany
A very nice French & Indian War era magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in
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$93.00
* 18th century detailed map of Germany
A very nice French & Indian War era magazine from the "mother country" with a wide range of varied content including news of the day, political reports, literary items, and other unusual tidbits. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in
Map of Germany...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, January, 1759.
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constantly at pray
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$93.00
* Map of Germany
Near the back is nearly a full page of reports concerning the French & Indian War, including a "Letter from Oneida Carrying Place" which begins: "The grand sachem of the Oneida Indians was with us at the taking of Frontignac; he was one of the most Christian Indians I ever saw, constantly at pray
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" &... See More
$105.00
Death of composer George F. Handel... George Washington in the French & Indian War... Map of Toulon...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, April, 1759 Near the back is an inconspicuous yet quite significant report on the death of famed composer George Frederick Handel, reading: "Geo. Fred. Handel, Esq; a great musician. He was born in Germany in 1685, and had been in England 50 years." This report is supplemented by a report of the funeral which reads: "Friday, 20th" &... See More
$128.00
Importance of Louisiana in 1761...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, Nov., 1761 An inside page has over a full column taking up with "Importance of Louisiana" seen in its entirety in the photos below. The text includes: "...while the French remain possessed of Louisiana as its communication by sea is always open, the climate mild & the country inviting, they will always have it in their power to pour in men &... See More
$55.00
One of the more popular & successful newspapers of the day...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, England, 1762 We will select a nice issue from this early year. This genuine newspaper has 8 pages and measures about 8 by 11 inches. It is filled with various news of the day, mostly European, with various ads as well. A few years earlier it was one of the best sources for reporting the French & Indian War, and in another dozen years it would provide extensive co... See More
$20.00
Full page engraving of the King's heart...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London England dated November, 1762. The front page of this issue has a nice wood engraving of St. John's Gate. The issue contains a nice, detailed, and tinted, engraving of the heart of George II, the late king of England who recently died. As the magazine describes it as: "...an anatomical representation of the Heart of his late Majesty, as it appeared upon ope... See More
$44.00
Treaty Ends French Indian War...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE from London, dated March, 1763. (No Map) This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cape Br... See More
$148.00
Treaty ending the French & Indian War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1763 (with map). This issue contains one of the more significant documents of the 18th century, being "The Definitive Treaty of Friendship of Peace between his Britannick Majesty, the Most Christian King, and the King of Spain, Concluded at Paris, the 10th day of Feb., 1763...". Resulting from it, France gives up Nova Scotia, Cape Breton, the St. Lawr... See More
$180.00
A 1763 Newspaper on the Indian Lands
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE newspaper from England dated July 28, 1763. The front page contains a significant--yet brief--report announcing that Pensacola, Florida, will be a "civil government" with the port free & open to all nations. An inside page has a nice & lengthy account from Pennsylvania concerning people who took land from the Indians without a treaty, with much detail (see photos). You get the... See More
$43.00
Fort Detroit, Battle of Bushy Run...
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GENTLEMANS MAGAZINE, London, Oct., 1763.
* Battle of Bushy Run
* Battle of Bloody Ridge
* Pontiac's Rebellion
Inside has two fine reports, the first being a "Detail of the Action of the 31st of July, commanded by Capt. Dalyell, against the Indian Nations near Fort Detroit" which is nice account of the Battle of Bloody Ridge with mention of Pontiac, plus a return of
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$70.00
* Battle of Bushy Run
* Battle of Bloody Ridge
* Pontiac's Rebellion
Inside has two fine reports, the first being a "Detail of the Action of the 31st of July, commanded by Capt. Dalyell, against the Indian Nations near Fort Detroit" which is nice account of the Battle of Bloody Ridge with mention of Pontiac, plus a return of
Sugar Act Tax... The Colonies America Trade...
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LONDON GAZETTE, April 7, 1764 A ftpg. report from Westminster says
that the ...King came to the House of Peers, and being in his Royal
Robes seated on the Throne with the usual Solemnity....The Commons
being come thither accordingly, His Majesty was please to give the
Royal Assent to, An Act for granting certain Duties in the British
Colonies, and Plantations in America; for continuing...and ... See More
$211.00
The Sugar Act, or American Revenue Act...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, April 14, 1764 The photo shows the first part of an act recently passed by Parliament, reading in part: "...granting Certain Duties in the British Colonies and Plantations in America, and for improving and securing the Trade between the same and Great Britain." Known as the Sugar Act, it actually placed a duty on a variety of goods. In Parliament it was called... See More
$335.00
The hated Stamp Act begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1765* The Stamp Act begins
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the many articles is: "Adventure of a Young English Officer among the Abenakee Savages" being an encounter with Indians in America ... See More $113.00
The Stamp Act begins...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1765
* The Stamp Act begins
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the many articles is: "Adventure of a Young English Officer among the Abenakee Savages" being an encounter with Indians in America
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$113.00
* The Stamp Act begins
A nice issue of this very famous & successful British magazine from this significant year of the Stamp Act, and some ten years before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War.
Among the many articles is: "Adventure of a Young English Officer among the Abenakee Savages" being an encounter with Indians in America
Much coverage on the hated Stamp Act... The Stamp Act repealed ?...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA JOURNAL & WEEKLY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, March 27, 1766 A very nice feature of this issue is the very decorative engraving in the masthead (see photos) showing an Indian and an angel along side an open "Journal", with other embellishments. The entire ftpg. is taken up with reports from Parliament concerning America including a speech by the King which begins:... See More
$570.00
Georgia "crackers" in colonial America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA GAZETTE, Phila., Sept. 10, 1767 A pg. 2 report under "Charlestown" talks about a "gang of villains" from Virginia and North Carolina involved in horse rustling, mentioning that the gang has increased to about 200 and that they are "..more formidable...and more audacious, and cruel in their thefts and outrages." Says they have a strong oper
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$200.00
Colonial New York....
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; AND THE WEEKLY MERCURY, Jan. 9, 1769 From colonial New York, the front page has a lengthy extract from the Journal of the Votes and Proceedings of the General-Assembly of the Colony of New-York which concludes on pg. 2. Contains the various business conducted by the Assembly, along with the committee resolutions that were considered, plus a list of the acts that were pa
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$242.00
Colonial New York, 1769...
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THE NEW-YORK GAZETTE; OR, THE WEEKLY POST-BOY, May 15, 1769.
* Uncommon Colonial Periodical
* New York, New York
An extract of a letter on page from Italy says there is strong Suspicion of foul Play regarding the death of the late Pope. News on page 3 from Boston includes word that: "...Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot, would be appointed com
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$210.00
* Uncommon Colonial Periodical
* New York, New York
An extract of a letter on page from Italy says there is strong Suspicion of foul Play regarding the death of the late Pope. News on page 3 from Boston includes word that: "...Lieutenant General Sir Jeffrey Amherst, Colonel of the 3d regiment of foot, would be appointed com
Trouble brewing in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Dec. 6, 1774 The entire front page is taken up with a review of a pamphlet titled: "The Interest of the Merchants and Manufacturers of Great Britain in the present Contest with the Colonies stated & considered", which begins with: "This writer begins with shewing the great obligations the colonists have been under to Great Britain from their
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$76.00
Troubles with the colonies...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Feb. 7, 1775 A front page item is concerning the Six Nations of Indians (see photos). Page 2 has a great item from the House of Lords concerning the troubles with the colonies, carrying over to pg. 3 as well.
The back page has a "Proclamation" from Williamsburg regarding the Cherokee Indians, plus other colonial reports as well.
This iss... See More $180.00
Reference to Lexington & Concord, and more...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 13, 1775 The entire ftpg., all of pg. 2 and over half of pg. 3 are taken up with: "An Act to restrain the trade and commerce of the colonies of New Jersey, Pennsylvania, Maryland, Virginia, and Southern Carolina, to Great Britain, Ireland and the British Islands in the West Indies, under certain conditions & limitations." (photo... See More
$420.00
From Philadelphia in 1776...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 26, 1776.
* Philadelphia Revolutionary War original
* Indians & boundries
Page 2 has lengthy discussion headed: "Extracts from the Minutes of the Convention" concerning Indian troubles and problems with the boundaries of Penna. & Virginia. Page 3 contains a report from Williamsburg, less than 3 weeks before the Declaration
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$781.00
* Philadelphia Revolutionary War original
* Indians & boundries
Page 2 has lengthy discussion headed: "Extracts from the Minutes of the Convention" concerning Indian troubles and problems with the boundaries of Penna. & Virginia. Page 3 contains a report from Williamsburg, less than 3 weeks before the Declaration
America At War...
The Great War Collection...
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The
Great War Collection - A great opportunity for an instant collection
encompassing every American war. You get 10 issues, one each for the
French & Indian War, Revolutionary War, War of 1812, Mexican War,
Civil War, Spanish-American War, WWI, WWII, Korean War & Vietnam
War. The earliest two are British; all others are American newspapers
in good condition and having war content. A... See More
$170.00
General Burgoyne & Howe...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1778 Inside has: "Lieut. Col.
St. Legers Account of the Expedition on the Mohawk River" which
includes an account of the British attack at "
Oriska" upon troops led by
Gen. Herkimer. Also in this report is an "Account of an Affair
which happened near Walloon-Creek, 16th August. 1777" submitted by
Lieut.-Col. Breyman, with some details about t... See More
$76.00
Ceremonies of the Indians...
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THE LONDON MAGAZINE, England, May, 1779.
* North American Indians
* Uncommon title w/ nice masthead
Relatively few magazines published during the Revolutionary War, this title being one of them. This is a very handsome issue as the title/index page features a very intricately engraved and detailed view of the skyline of London, including the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral.
The contents
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$50.00
* North American Indians
* Uncommon title w/ nice masthead
Relatively few magazines published during the Revolutionary War, this title being one of them. This is a very handsome issue as the title/index page features a very intricately engraved and detailed view of the skyline of London, including the dome of St. Paul's Cathedral.
The contents
Fort Stanwix... Sir John Johnson...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, December, 1779 Some talk of "American News" near the back, with mention of Ft. Stanwix being surprised & taken by Sir John Johnson & 1500 loyalists & Indian warriors. Provisions & ammunition sufficient to supply the loyalists throughout the winter were taken in the process. Few other items. Measures about 5 1/2 by 8 inches with approx. 40... See More
$65.00
Fort Stanwix... Sir John Johnson...
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THE GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE,
London, December, 1779 Some talk of "American News" near the back, with
mention of Ft. Stanwix being surprised & taken by Sir John Johnson
& 1500 loyalists & Indian warriors. Provisions & ammunition
sufficient to supply the loyalists throughout the winter were taken in
the process. Another report tells of Sir Geo. Collier and the treatment
of prisone... See More
$65.00
George Washington is elected President...
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THE CONNECTICUT COURANT, Hartford, April 13, 1789 The photos show the page 3 report from the nation's capital detailing the historic election of George Washington as the nation's first president.
The report carries a dateline of "New York, April 7" which is important, as the official count of the ballots did not happen until April 6. Be careful of newspapers purporting to report the ... See More $2,152.00
Patriot Francis Hopkinson death report...
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, May 17, 1791
* Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Page 3 has a poem concderning the death of Francis Hopkinson, titled: "Lines Written On The Decease Of Francis Hopkinson, Esquire, May, 1791." (see photos). Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Other news of the day with several interesting adverti
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$45.00
* Signer of the Declaration of Independence
Page 3 has a poem concderning the death of Francis Hopkinson, titled: "Lines Written On The Decease Of Francis Hopkinson, Esquire, May, 1791." (see photos). Hopkinson was a signer of the Declaration of Independence.
Other news of the day with several interesting adverti
General Scott - Indians in 1791....
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, July 15, 1791.
* General Scott
* 18th century American Indians
* Berkley County, Virginia
Page 2 has an extract of a letter from Berkley County, Virginia, that mentions General Scotts Expedition against the Savages, along with a few details about an engagement with a party of Indians when he crossed the Ohio, plus w
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$38.00
* General Scott
* 18th century American Indians
* Berkley County, Virginia
Page 2 has an extract of a letter from Berkley County, Virginia, that mentions General Scotts Expedition against the Savages, along with a few details about an engagement with a party of Indians when he crossed the Ohio, plus w
Alexander McGillvry & the Creeks Indians...
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DUNLAPS AMERICAN DAILY ADVERTISER, Phila., Aug. 23, 1791.* Creek Indians
* Alexander McGillvry
A front page report from Winchester says that the rumor about McGillivry quitting the Creeks is void of foundation. Also a notice with a lucrative offer to any persons willing to become settlers in the Province of Louisiana. Other news of the day includes: "Boston" "Dublin&quo... See More $43.00
Indian chief Alexander McGillivray is dead...
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COLUMBIAN CENTINEL, Boston, June 1, 1793 On pg. 3 under Deaths is: "Alexander MGillivray, of the Creeks, is DEAD, so say the Cherokee accounts. This idolized chief of the Creeks stiled himself King of Kings...", and a bit more. Occasional foxing.
$37.00
Tomo Cheeki... Chickasaws... William M'Gillivary...
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MASSACHUSETTS SPY: OR, THE WORCESTER GAZETTE, Aug. 26, 1795.* William M'Gillivary
Ftpg. has: " Tomo Cheeki, the Creek Indian in Philadelphia. No. 5. (containing certain Indian Notions and Reflections)". A pg. 3 report mentions that three Chickasaw chiefs, including William M'Gillivary, passed through Winchester en route to Philadelphia to secure assistance in their war against the... See More $45.00
Displayable masthead from the 18th century...
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INDEPENDENT CHRONICLE: AND THE UNIVERSAL ADVERTISER, Boston, Nov. 17, 1796 This title has one of the nicest mastheads featuring decorative lettering and an embellished woodcut of an Indian holding a bow and arrow. A page 3 report has the dates for a day of Public Thanksgiving in Rhode Island and Connecticut. Other new sof the day: "Army Of Italy" "Battle Of St. George'... See More $52.00