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24 January 1778
Wilkie, J., fl. 1757-1823
The London chronicle. [Vol. 43, no. 3298 (January 24, 1778)]
Contains new of the Revolutionary War, debates in the House of Commons, the House of Lords, literary essays, and local London news.
GLC08690
30 November 1782
Dunlap, John, 1747-1812
Pennsylvania packet or the general advertiser. [Vol. 11, no. 970 (November 30, 1782)]
Prints a proclamation made by the President and Supreme Executive Council of the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania concerning keeping Sunday as a holy day, the "Lord's Day." Reports on new regulations for the Quartermaster's department on p. 2 including...
GLC08691
1781/06/21
Willis, Nathaniel, 1755-1831
Independent chronicle. [No. 669 (June 21, 1781)]
Reprinting of the plan given to Congress to charter a national bank.
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15 August 1774
Fleet, Thomas, 1732-1797
Boston evening post. [No. 2029 (August 15, 1774)]
Printed by John and Thomas Fleet. Signed by Mr. [John?] Porter. Contains a report on the opposition of English politicians William Dowdeswell and John Dunning to the passage of the Port Bill of 1774. Dunning states "It now appears to me, that the...
GLC08749
1766/02/13
B. Franklin and D. Hall (Firm)
Pennsylvania gazette. [No. 1938 (February 13, 1766)]
The lead article on p. 1 criticizes the Stamp Act. A letter from Charleston, also on the front page, notes that there are too few Sons of Liberty there. A brief extract from Albany Fort on p. 2 reports Indians taking scalps. News of other...
GLC08803
21 - 23 June 1770
London chronicle. [Vol. 27, no. 2110 (June 21-June 23, 1770)]
Reports acts to regulate trials and elections, as well as parliamentary speeches and business. Advertisements include book publications, real estate, and epitaphs. The opening article defends the citizens of Boston against the charges of Revenue...
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22 December 1777
Fleming, Robert, ?-1779
Edinburgh evening courant. [December 22, 1777]
Contains a speech by William Pitt, the Earl of Chatham, an influential British statesman. Includes Boston resolves pertaining to the quartering of Burgoyne and the Convention Army. In his speech to the House of Lords, Pitt declares: "My Lords, I...
GLC08825
August 1776
Henry, David, 1710-1792
The Gentleman's magazine
Excerpt of the magazine that includes pages 337-388. The Declaration of Independence is printed on p. 361-362. On p. 377 there is the continuation of an account of the proceedings of the American colonists. The beginning of the article is not...
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18 October 1763
Watson, Brook (1735-1807)
to Joshua Mauger
Discusses ships, Mauger's brother and the price of beaver fur.
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25 October 1763
The price of beaver is low so he will wait before trying to sell the shipment. Also mentions rising bankruptcy among English merchants. He is ill.
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