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A female soldier in the 18th century...
548920
GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, July, 1750 * Rare 18th century female soldier print
* Hannah Snell
Inside has an engraving of Hannah Snell a female soldier, plus an article about her unusual experiences in the military: "Some account of Hannah Snell, the Female Soldier"
Includes a poem: "The Female Soldier".
A very unique item and great to have ... See More $88.00
Five different British titles from the 1760's - 1790's...
559420
An interesting lot of five newspapers, all different titles, from Great Britain. You receive at least one from each decade covering this period (1760's - 1790's), and all are in nice condition. Certainly a one-of-a-kind grouping. The images are representative of the look and condition of what you will receive.
$48.00
The Boston Massacre...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, May 3, 1770* The Boston massacre
* Great reporting from the enemy
The back page has fine content under "Postscript" regarding the famous Boston Massacre, beginning with a report from the "Boston (New-England) Gazette" dated March 19, that begins:
* A committee of the town are proceeding in a legal way to take the testimon... See More $695.00
America's future, before the Revolutionary War... Rev. Whitefield in Georgia...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, June 28, 1770 * Reverend Whitefield
Page 2 has a brief notice stating: "The Rev. Whitefield is in good health in Georgia, and proposes to return to England next spring."
Another page 2 item is headed: "America" has reports from Williamsburgh and Charles-Town (Charleston), South Carolina, as seen in the photos below.
Page 3 has... See More $38.00
Colonial Boston...
549056
THE MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE & BOSTON WEEKLY NEWS-LETTER, MA, August 26, 1773
* Pre Revolutionary War - Pre Boston Tea Party
* Early Southern slaves arrive - Charleston
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four
months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from
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$230.00
* Pre Revolutionary War - Pre Boston Tea Party
* Early Southern slaves arrive - Charleston
This newspaper was printed in Boston less than four
months before the Boston Tea Party. Page 2 has a report on the number of slaves imported into Charleston, South Carolina, and noting where they were from
Both Indian and tea troubles...
568671
THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 11, 1774
* America Indians & tea troubles
* Pre Revolutionary War original
An inside page has a report taken from the New York Gazette includes: "A letter from Detroit...says 'From the general behaviour of the Indians of the different nations in these upper countries we have great reason to expect considerable trouble from
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$49.00
* America Indians & tea troubles
* Pre Revolutionary War original
An inside page has a report taken from the New York Gazette includes: "A letter from Detroit...says 'From the general behaviour of the Indians of the different nations in these upper countries we have great reason to expect considerable trouble from
The troubling tea situation in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, January 20, 1774 An inside pg. has a report taken from the New York Gazette with content concerning the troubling tea situation, including: "...summons from Gov. Hutchinson to consider a petition of the Tea Commissioners in this town praying to resign themselves & the property committed to their care...& that measures may be directed for the landi... See More
$69.00
The troubling tea situation in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Jan. 20, 1774 An inside pg. has a report taken from the New York Gazette with content concerning the troubling tea situation, including: "...summons from Gov. Hutchinson to consider a petition of the Tea Commissioners in this town praying to resign themselves & the property committed to their care...& that measures may be directed for the landing ... See More
$69.00
Terrific content on relations between England & the colonies...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, April 2, 1774 An inside page has a lengthy document headed: "To The King's Most Excellent Majesty" which begins: "I have paid some attention to a whole squadron of rhetorical arguments relative to the present dispute between Great Britain & her charter colonies in America…" setting the tone for the remainder of this article, taking... See More
$57.00
First-hand account of human bondage in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 7, 1774 An inside page has an: Extract of a Letter from a Gentleman at Savannah in Georgia dated April 20 to his Friend at New York which takes close to two columns, in which he discusses the troubled relationship with the Indians in the South, plus some other items as well. This is followed by a few news items including one bit noting: The city of A... See More
$58.00
The South joins Boston in defence of their liberties...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 14, 1774 * Southern Colonies join Boston in defense of liberties
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
An inside page has some tidbits concerning the troubles & news in America in relationship to England, including: currently talked in Virginia that South Carolina & other southern colonies would join Boston in defence of their liberties. Howeve... See More $43.00
The Suffolk Resolves...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, November, 1774 A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just months before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.The first 3 pages of text contain reports from the "Debates in the House of Co... See More $220.00
A Set of 3 Revolutionary War Era issues...
From London... Contains War News!
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE (Three issues) from England, dated 1775, 1776, and 1777 - all with war news!
The set of issues contain 8 pages/each, from during the Revolutionary War., each containing actual Revolutionary War news. The issues also include a wide variety of additional content including news reports, political reports, advertisements, etc., which give a flavor of life in ... See More $227.00
Adams and Hancock signature... Eve of the Revolutionary War...
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MASSACHUSETTS GAZETTE; AND THE BOSTON POST-BOY AND ADVERTISER, from Boston, Massachusetts, dated January 2, 1775* Eve of the Revolutionary War
* Nice masthead engraving for display
* Rare title
Here is an issue from just a few months before the start of the Revolutionary War. The front page has a lengthy address "To the Inhabitants of the Province of Massachusetts Bay" that disc... See More $310.00
Supporting the Continental Congress...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, January 31, 1775 * Continental Congress support
* Rare Colonial Pennsylvania original
This is issue number 4 of the famous title which would become the very first American newspaper to print the Declaration of Independence, in its July 6, 1776 issue.
Pages 1 and 2 are taken up with proceedings of the Pennsylvania conventio... See More $278.00
Will stand against tyranny & oppression...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, February 18, 1775 Dated exactly 2 months before the battle of Lexington & Concord and an early issue of this newspaper, being volume one, issue 12. The back page has an interesting letter concerning relations with England, which mentions in part:
* ...we can assure you, from the knowledge we have of the sentiments of the ... See More $270.00
Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, March, 1775 * Colonists will defend "the rights & liberties of America"
A very nice and extremely popular magazine from the "mother country" just before the outbreak of the Revolutionary War. This was the first periodical to use the word "magazine" in its title, having begun in 1731 and lasting until 1907.
The first fiv... See More $64.00
Leading to the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, March 7, 1775* Prelude to the revolutionary war
* American colonists coming together
* Original from the enemy
Page 2 has a report from the General Assembly of New York which includes:
* ...the enemies of American cannot infer a disunion of the colonies..." and more (see photo).
Another page has a nice letter taking over a full column wh... See More $49.00
Edmund Burke... on America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, Mar. 23, 1775 The entire front page is taken up with the continuation of a speech concerning "...an engrossed Bill...for restraining the Commerce & prohibiting the Fishery of the four New England Provinces & their dependencies on the Banks of Newfoundland". An inside page has a nice article beginning: "Patriots have generally been held ... See More
$80.00
No slaves in Pennsylvania...
The Conciliatory offers... Edmund Burke
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, March 25, 1775 Page 4 contains a report from Philadelphia noting: "The convention for Pennsylvania have unanimously come to a resolution to prohibit the importation of slaves into that province..." and a bit more. The same page has a rather lengthy report prefaced with: "The following are the nine resolutions contained in Mr. Burke's conciliatory pla... See More
$120.00
A Poem on the troubles in America...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, March 30, 1775.
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
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$225.00
*Cato's Letters
Pages 1 & 2 contain one of the continued "Cato's Letters" which delves into politics by comparing the achievements & failings of the empires in Rome & Greece. There is talk of free and enslaved nations near the end of the article (see photos). Over half of page 2 is taken up with a poem which begi
How to deal with a Tory in 1775...
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LONDON CHRONICLE, London, England, April 4, 1775 * How to deal with a Tory in 1775
* Pre Revolutionary War tensions
The second page has an interesting letter from Newport, R.I., that reads:
* ...there was but one Tory in...New Shoreham ...at which time the sons of liberty had a meeting, and requested him to renounce his wicked principles; but he refusing they began to enquire for some ... See More $44.00
Governor of Connecticut...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, April 8, 1775.* Governor of Connecticut
Pg. 3 has a report concerning the governor of Connecticut proclaiming a day of public fasting & prayer, in part reading: "....still holding the rod of correction over us by threatening the loss of our privileges and liberties--exhorting all ministers and people to mourn & beg pardon for their sins,... See More $180.00
Minutemen defined...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, May 1, 1775 * Minutemen defined... Revolutionary War era
* General Gage
Page 2 has much on events in America with a report headed: "America" with a Boston, March 2 dateline which includes a lengthy address to General Gage, including in part: "...cannot but lament that while we are endeavouring to preserve peace & main... See More $96.00
Early report on the battle of Lexington & Concord...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, May, 1775 The first five pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, headed: "Governor Johnson's Speech on the Motion for an Address to His Majesty Respecting the Situation of Affairs in America..." continued from a previous issue. Terrific reading (see photos for portions).
Another fine article takes
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$280.00
Another fine article takes
A pro-American newspaper from London during the Revolutionary War...
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THE CRISIS, London, May 13, 1775 * Very rare revolutionary war title
* Pro America from London, England
In my over 30 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defen... See More $350.00
A pro-American newspaper from London...
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THE CRISIS newspaper from London, England, dated May 20, 1775 * Revolutionary War original reading
* Rare pro-America issue from the UK
In my 30+ years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London... See More $265.00
From 1775... "...desire to be taxed by their own representatives..."
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, May 27, 1775 * Rare item...
* Worcester notes...
The entire front page and most of page 2 are taken up with the continuation of: "Commencement Exercises-Extracts from the Charge given to the Graduates by the Provost."
A page 3 item from London notes that the ministers are considering establishing a... See More $240.00
British not in favor of the Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, June 3, 1775* British not in favor of the Revolutionary War
The entire front page is taken up with "The Speech of the Honorable Henry Temple Luttrell", presumably in Parliament, which includes near the beginning:
* "Upon a former occasion I presumed to state a few of my sentiments to the House relative to the ... See More $270.00
Capture of Ticonderoga...
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DUNLAP'S PENNSYLVANIA PACKET OR GENERAL ADVERTISER, Philadelphia Pennsylvania, June 5, 1775 * Capture of Ticonderoga
* Benedict Arnold
The entire front page is taken up with ads, one of which is illustrated being a "Twenty Dollars Reward" for a stolen mare, with details.
The front page features a large and very ornately engraved masthead with a 3 masthead ship as the c... See More $455.00
The Revolutionary War...
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THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, June 20, 1775
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
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$532.00
* Ticonderoga & Crown Point
* General Gage
Ftpg. is entirely taken up with a continued speech which has some references to the situation in America, with "...the military coertion of America will be impracticable...what has been the fate of your famous bills...the Boston port bill and the bill for altering the charter of M
Anti-British newspaper from London during the Revolutionary War...
557640
THE CRISIS, London, July 15, 1775 * Rare Revolutionary War title
* Anti-British from London England
In my 33 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and th... See More $390.00
Rare title from the Revolutionary War...
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THE CRISIS, from London, England, dated July 22, 1775.* Rare anti British title from England
* Revolutionary War era original
* Pro America Independence
In my 32 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issue... See More $380.00
The "Gunpowder Incident"... "Join or Die"...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, July 22, 1775 * The Gunpowder Incident
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* Join or Die
Page 2 has a nice reference to the "gunpowder incident" (see the web for much detail) in Williamsburg with: "...We have been here in a state of confusion for some time owing to the Governor's removing the powder out of th... See More $85.00
Battle of Bunker Hill...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, August 8, 1775 * Battle of Bunker Hill original reporting from the enemy
* Revolutionary war at the beginning
Pages 2 and 3 contain an excellent account of the Battle of Bunker Hill that appeared in the Essex Gazette from Salem, Massachusetts, on June 22. The account about this historic battle begins: "Last Friday night ...our a... See More $490.00
Pro-American newspaper from England during the Revolutionary War...
548139
THE CRISIS, London, August 26, 1775 In my 33 years of dealing in rare newspapers I have only once had the great fortune to encounter issues of this very rare title. This extraordinary paper (see the photos below) is one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty and their cause for independence, as well as to attack the policies of... See More $320.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, from London, England, dated September 14, 1775 An inside pg. has an article relating to the evacuation of Boston (see). And yet another page is almost entirely taken up with various items relating to the Revolutionary War, bits including: "...arrived in town from Long Island & informs us that 13 men of war & transports were lying at anchor in Oyster -pod Ba... See More
$65.00
Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, from London, England, dated September 14, 1775 * Who not to enlist, by Horatio Gates
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
An inside page has an article relating to the evacuation of Boston (see).
And yet another page is almost entirely taken up with various items relating to the Revolutionary War, bits including:
* ...arrived in town from Long Isla... See More $70.00
Very rare Revolutionary War newspaper...
558135
THE CRISIS, London, England, September 16, 1775 * Very rare Revolutionary War newspaper
* Pro-American
This is a very rare title which I have not seen offered in the American market for over 29 years. This extraordinary paper was considered one of the most bitter political sheets to be found, issued in London both in defense of American liberty & their cause f... See More $355.00
John Hancock... Early reports on the Revolutionary War...
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GENTLEMAN'S MAGAZINE, London, England, October, 1775
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* John Hancock
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including:
* ...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire.
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$85.00
* Revolutionary war original from the enemy
* John Hancock
The first several pages contain a nice account of Parliamentary discussion concerning the troubles in America, a portion including:
* ...the rebellious war now levied is become more general, & is manifestly carried on for the purpose of establishing an independent empire.
Mention of the Battle of Bunker Hill and Lexington & Concord...
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PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, October, 10, 1775
* Bunker Hill
* Lexington & Concord
A page 2 report from Cambridge begins: "The miserable tools of tyranny in Boston appear to be now somewhat conscious of their infamy in burning Charlestown...one of them in Mrs. Draper's paper asserts that the Provincials, on the 17th of June, after firing out
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$580.00
* Bunker Hill
* Lexington & Concord
A page 2 report from Cambridge begins: "The miserable tools of tyranny in Boston appear to be now somewhat conscious of their infamy in burning Charlestown...one of them in Mrs. Draper's paper asserts that the Provincials, on the 17th of June, after firing out
Early Revolutionary War... John Hancock weds...
559329
THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 16, 1775* Rare title from Revolutionary War
* John Hancock marries
* Early in the war
On page 2 under "London" are early war reports "copied" from Towne's Pennsylvania Evening Post, including an extract of a letter from New York, beginning: "We were suddenly alarmed this morning about half past ... See More $65.00
The early months of the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 17, 1775 * Early into the Revolutionary War
* Original 18th century reading from the enemy
A page 2 item includes: "...the deepest concern at the unjustifiable proceedings of some of your Majesty's colonies in America...abhorrence of them...With regret & indignation we see colonies, which owe their existence...to this their parent count... See More $49.00
Ireland considers the troubles in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 21, 1775 * Ireland considers the troubles in America
* Revolutionary War original from the enemy
Page 2 has a letter from Middletown, Connecticut and a letter from Norfolk, Virginia, the latter having news from New York noting: "...that a skirmish lately happened between the town militia & the crew of a man of war...no account of ... See More $48.00
Ireland considers the troubles in America...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October, 21, 1775 * Parliamentary Debates in Ireland
* The American Revolution
Page 2 has a letter from Middletown, Connecticut and a letter from Norfolk, Virginia, the latter having news from New York noting: "...that a skirmish lately happened between the town militia & the crew of a man of war...no account of any thing mat... See More $48.00
Early moments of the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 24, 1775An inside page has an item beginning: "Ruin and desolation sufficient will the war between England and America occasion, if confined to them as the sold combatants; but what havoc will there be if the Indians are to be drawn into the same!...An Indian War...is of all others the most savage..." and more (see). Another page inc... See More $52.00
Early moments of the Revolutionary War...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 24, 1775 * Revolutionary War
An inside page has an item beginning: "Ruin and desolation sufficient will the war between England and America occasion, if confined to them as the sold combatants; but what havoc will there be if the Indians are to be drawn into the same!...An Indian War...is of all others the most savage..." and more... See More $44.00
Americans will not submit to be slaves...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 28, 1775 * Revolutionary War original from the enemy
* Americans will not submit to be slaves
Pg. 2 has a letter from Cambridge beginning:
* The enemy are endeavouring to annoy our new post with shot & bombs...we sustained a small loss. We seldom return the fire...Unless very large reinforcements arrive there will not be another engagemen... See More $52.00
Americans will not submit to be slaves...
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THE LONDON CHRONICLE, England, October 28, 1775 * Americans as slaves?
* Reports from Parliament
Page 2 has a letter from Cambridge beginning: "The enemy are endeavouring to annoy our new post with shot & bombs...we sustained a small loss. We seldom return the fire...Unless very large reinforcements arrive there will not be another engagement this year as we ha... See More $49.00
From early in the Revolutionary War...
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THE EDINBURGH EVENING COURANT, Scotland, October 28, 1775 * Early into the Revolutionary War
* Rare title from the enemy
This issue has several items relating to the Revolutionary War, portions including: "...an account that Halifax, in Nova Scotia, is taken by the Provincials...it was taken by sea; 1500 Provincial troops...they found there 7000 stand of arms...As the King's tro... See More $42.00