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 commander in chief of his Majesty's forces in America... " An item dated May 8 states that: "Last Friday, the freeholders and other inhabitants of this town, legally warned, met at Faneuil-Hall, and...made the choice of the following gentlemen to represent them in the general assembly at the approaching session.----The number of voters being 508...Mr. Samuel Adams,--503 John Hancock, Esq;--505. And a bit more about their meeting. There is also mention that the inhabitants of Cambridge chose Thomas Gardner as a representative, plus a list of his instructions, one stating: You are to use your best endeavors, that our invaluable charter, liberties, privileges and immunities, dearly purchased by our ancestors, and all the Rights derived to them, from the invariable Laws of God and nature, be transmitted inviolable to the latest posterity." Other news of the day with some ads throughout this 4 page issue. Has an ornate engraving in the masthead of an Indian and a colonial holding a shield topped by a crown. Occasional foxing, otherwise in very good condition.