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On America declaring independence...
On America declaring independence...
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September 28, 1776
THE PENNSYLVANIA EVENING POST, Philadelphia, Sept. 28, 1776.
* Great year from America
* On America declaring independence
* Revolutionary war era original
The entire front page is taken up with discussion on Pennsylvania creating a new government, which includes also: "...beg leave to point out the ordinance...that any person speaking against the measures carrying on by the United States of American on complaint & proof made on oath before any Justice or Justices, such person so offending shall be committed to the common jail...not exceeding the duration of the present war with Great Britain..." and further on is: "...Congress of the United States considered the form of trial by jury...to be of such importance to the preservation of the liberty of the subject that in their Declaration of Independence they advance the breach of them as solemn testsimonials of the tyranny & usurpation of George III. Our wise ancestors fought, bled & conquered in support of these grand bulwarks of liberty..." with much more, carrying over to page 2.
Over a full column of pg. 2 is taken up with plans for holding elections in Penna. for representatives in the General Assembly. Pg. 3 has some great text concerning the Revolutionary War which includes in part: "Advices from the camp at Harlem, near New York, say that the enemy...intended soon to strike a decisive blow. Their plan is to out flank & hem our people in...that General Howe had ordered the militia on Long Island to muster...a sufficient number of volunteers do not appear to fight against their American brethren...Should America this spring declare independence, it is most certain that France...will give her immediate assistance...The commission which Lord Howe has carried over is in fact nothing more than to receive the submission of the colonies but he is instructed to talk much on a reconciliation on honourable terms...that at present seem most averse to independence, will create divisions in the Congress...the ministry are more alarmed at the apprehension of America declaring herself independent than any thing else...the truth is, the King is so determined on the Unconditional Subjegation of America that it is certain he will risk the utter ruin of the whole empire rather than not succeed in what he has set his heart so much upon..." with much more (see photos).
The back page is entirely taken up with ads, including a desertion ad and a runaway slave ad. Four pgs., measures about 8 by 10 in., some even foxing, very nice, clean condition.
Category: Revolutionary War
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